There is no difference between a "deep link" and a normal link, so the phrase "deep link" can be a misleading term. It usually refers to links to pages within a Web site, rather than links to a homepage. In several cases, publishers of commercial Web sites have argued that these so-called "deep links" to their sites are illegal. Proponents of linking rights argue that the freedom to link is supported by the fundamental architecture of the World Wide Web, and that technological solutions already exist to prohibit unwanted links.
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- Can "Deep Linking" Lead to Deep Trouble? Review of recent legal cases against linking to pages within Web sites. [InternetNews]
- "Deep Linking" in the World Wide Web Supportive document from the World Wide Web Consortium.
- Slashdot - New Orbitz Terms Prohibit Inbound Deep Linking Discussion of linking restrictions.
- Germany: Deep Linking Lunacy Continues Guest editorial against deep linking legislation. [The Register]
- Deep Linking = Deep Trouble? Review of some legal threats against linking. [Dot Journalism]
- Linking Threats Under the Radar? Article reviewing recent scenarios of crack downs on deep linking. [CNet]
- Deep Linking is Good Linking Article by Jakob Nielsen in support of links that go directly to a site's interior pages.