However, a photocopy of a signed document does not qualify as a signed original document, nor does a signed document transmitted through a fax machine, absent an original signature.

但是，已签单据的复印件不能视为已签正本单据，通过传真发送的已签单据如果不另外加具原始签字的话，也不视为已签正本。

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Boies argues that Napster technology is essentially like a VCR or photocopy machine -- a tool that may be used to pirate copyrighted material but is not inherently illegal.

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