(4) Does “fair use” apply to computer-generated works? CONTU determined thatfair use of machine-readable data bases follows “the same guidelines as are applicable to print materials. This means that the user could retrieve and use information derived from the data base, such as a citation or in fact, just as he would with any other copyrighted work. He may not, however, use a substantial portion of the data base without violating the owner’s copyright.” 8 I am sure there are countless other concerns and questions that one may have with the copyrightability of computer-generated works or works accessed from computerized systems. It is well-known that users want and need information that is timely and cost effective. It is almost certain that “downloading will soon become a way of life”, 9 and we will have to pay for the right to use and reuse that valuable resource known as information.