Statement of Purpose

Most of what follows is still in the formulative stages, as we don't have a BBS, don't have an ftp site as yet, and all data is not catalogued. For a full list of resources, write:

RCRF-Resources
113 SE 61st Avenue
Portland, Oregon
97215-1234
Or call:
503.234.7878

The Robert Cathey Research Source (RCRS) is set up for facilitating the work of broad based independant research. "Independant research" almost always means invention or information development by amateurs whose rights are retained as opposed to those whose ideas become the property of large corporations.

Some independant researchers develop their ideas with an aim to profit, in which case their interests may become proprietary. Others work without the proprietary interest and whose work, whatever their personal motives may be, may broaden the world's awareness of innovations which can be beneficial to the world. In that case they can share information by placing it in the public domain. Both are good when the information or innovation become easily and thus widely available. In the first case access and use is limited, but possible as long as you can afford it. In the other category, presuming the information is out there, access and use is unlimited because it's free. It enters the public domain where proprietary maunfacture is still possible, but not exclusivity. But when the ideas or innovations are copyrighted or patented and then shelved due to market considerations, as only happens in the proprietary sphere or for governmental reasons, the world does not, indeed, cannot legally benefit. Then all access and use becomes "underground".

RCRS wishes to put the light on a candlestick, so to speak, where all can see and benefit by the light. In the case of proprietary information, such as patents or copyrights, licensing information will be made available for those who wish to manufacture. For those with useable information with no aim to exclusive use, then this vehicle will serve to place it in the public domain. All information on this source which is copyright protected will bear notification.

The RCRS web pages are maintained entirely by donations. We are a not-for-profit endeavor. If you have found the pages of use, please contribute to keep this resource on the internet.

The RCRS has as a goal to supply researchers with information or contacts towards the fructification and the wide dispersion of their facts or projects. Individuals are encouraged to browse the file categories and download free files; or make note of the proprietary items of interest. You may then order copies, by email or regular post. These will be sent as zip files or disks or photocopies by regular post. [file list under preperation:09/19/96]

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