korkus2000 - 12:17 pm on May 8, 2002 (gmt 0)

Being a musician I am use to copyrighting my songs. I believe that the library of congress would consider websites literary works. Databases and software are also literary works.

[copyright.gov...]

For all online works other than computer programs and databases, the registration extends only to the copyrightable content of the work as received in the Copyright Office and identified as the subject of the claim. The application for registration should exclude any material that has been previously registered or published or that is in the public domain. For published works, the registration should be limited to the content of the work asserted to be published on the date given on the application.

It only cost you $30 US. I am sure there are simialar avenues for other countries.

All local musicians copyright their work, in the US anyway. We have seen major label acts blatently steal our songs. Imagine that catchy new tune on the radio is your song and you get none of the royalties!!! It has happened to me! Now that gets my blood boiling.

It may be a good idea for webmasters to do the same. You need to make the distinction of public domain (anyone can use it without regulation) or copyright for your site.