Talk:A Mathematician's Apology

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[edit] The Irrationality of Root-two

The proof of the irrationality of root two does have at least one practical application. In 3D computer graphics, it demonstrates the impossibility of designing finite-precision algorithms for drawing polygons on finite resolution displays without cracks and/or overlaps when the vertex of only polygon lies on the edge of another. SteveBaker 19:27, 7 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Linking to copyrighted works

I'm not sure, but I believe that Wikipedia's WP:COPY policy wouldn't support the link at the bottom of the article.

If you know that an external Web site is carrying a work in violation of the creator's copyright, please don't link to that copy of the work. Knowingly and intentionally directing others to a site that violates copyright has been considered a form of contributory infringement in the United States (Intellectual Reserve v. Utah Lighthouse Ministry).

I believe the general policy is to act in compliance with the laws of Florida, where Wikipedia's servers are stored, so even though the site is in public domain in Canada, America's bazillion year long copyright laws are still in effect, so this linking might be a form of contributory infringement. I won't do anything about it, because I'm ignorant of these matters. I just thought I'd bring it up. Geuiwogbil 20:13, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

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