Freelancers Forum Messages on Tuesday December 24th 2002
Chrimbo
date posted 24th December 2002 23:57
It's Christmas in five minutes, which means if I don't go to bed now, I'll
be for the high jump. Have a good one everyone!
Best wishes,
Ross
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RE: FN-FORUM More lovely Flash
date posted 24th December 2002 20:27
Don’t take anything too seriously – It’s Christmas Eve so chill and be
happy.
I’m finally going out…. Now, but it’s my fault as I got kind of musical
and started blasting chilled out tech...
RE: FN-FORUM Another site I'm enjoying during the wait
date posted 24th December 2002 19:11
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RE: FN-FORUM More lovely Flash
date posted 24th December 2002 19:11
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FN-FORUM Another site I'm enjoying during the wait
date posted 24th December 2002 18:27
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FN-FORUM FW: More lovely Flash
date posted 24th December 2002 18:13
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RE: FN-FORUM More lovely Flash
date posted 24th December 2002 18:10
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Re:[OT]Has everyone stopped working
date posted 24th December 2002 18:05
Im working on Christmas Day..all day by the look of things...oh well...
Have a good one all.
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RE: FN-FORUM More lovely Flash
date posted 24th December 2002 18:01
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date posted 24th December 2002 17:24
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RE: FN-FORUM More lovely Flash
date posted 24th December 2002 17:11
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Porn Site
date posted 24th December 2002 16:24
Hi everyone,
I've been asked to set up a soft core porn site and need some help/advice.
I need a mechanism to restrict access and interface with a payment
system, so ideally a ready built system th...
FN-FORUM More lovely Flash
date posted 24th December 2002 15:38
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This site has it does ha...
RE: FN-FORUM Legality of dodgy software
date posted 24th December 2002 13:26
If you do feel the need to dob them in then the body you should be
contacting is ELSPA - www.elspa.com,
Hutch
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Re: FN-FORUM Legality of dodgy software
date posted 24th December 2002 13:21
hmmmmmmm.... what a great idea. And someone could go so far as to even
develop a free OS that everyone could use!! ;-) heheheh, just teasing. Want
fall into GNU or Open preaching I promise ;-)
Have a...
RE: FN-FORUM Legality of dodgy software
date posted 24th December 2002 13:20
Nah, better option is to get them moved across to Linux based desktops...
Nice little fee for the migration...
Lets face it, most M$ software is bloatware. Even the OS is a bloated
beastie, I mean, I'...
RE: FN-FORUM Legality of dodgy software
date posted 24th December 2002 13:18
Think of it this way, if they're a dodgy client who uses
illegal software, what are the chances you'll get paid ok ?
People moan about offshore and overseas competition, but I know there
are even som...
RE: new year's
date posted 24th December 2002 13:10
Okay, I know it's a bit OT
But anyway it's worth a try...
Looking for a place to go for a new years eve with good music and
preferably not too expensive (a tenner for entry would hurt less than 50
=(...
Re: FN-FORUM Legality of dodgy software
date posted 24th December 2002 12:56
Or, if it's office2k, offer to load Sr1 to fix the bugs. Chances are it'll
have one of the serial numbers that are invalid with sr1 and will no longer
load, bwahahahahahaha.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++...
RE: new year's
date posted 24th December 2002 12:23
Okay, I know it's a bit OT
But anyway it's worth a try...
Looking for a place to go for a new years eve with good music and
preferably not too expensive (a tenner for entry would hurt less than 50
=(...
Re: FN-FORUM Legality of dodgy software
date posted 24th December 2002 12:19
you missed the 'will robinson' after danger!! ;)
agreed though, the BSA make the kray twins look like amateurs when it comes
to extortion.
mind you they are a nice option for ex-employees getting sc...
RE: FN-FORUM Legality of dodgy software
date posted 24th December 2002 12:16
The BSA may well be a somewhat shady organisation, but...
On Tue, 24 Dec 2002, Darren Spink wrote:
> The whois record for this companies domain provides a link to a company
> called INTERSOFTCORP.CO...
RE: FN-FORUM Legality of dodgy software
date posted 24th December 2002 11:47
DANGER!!!
With the best will in the world please DO NOT contact the bsa. They are not
what they appear to be. I have had several encounters with them on behalf
of my clients. Basically about 3-4 y...
Re: FN-FORUM Legality of dodgy software
date posted 24th December 2002 11:16
Yea but if this was car how many cars would you buy where the the company
says it's brilliant but the brakes don't quite work, but you can get them as
an update next year for an extra £100.
Most sof...
Re: FN-FORUM Legality of dodgy software
date posted 24th December 2002 10:51
All that you have to do is cover your back by telling your client that he
has suspect software, or maybe he has just misplaced the licenses. Find a
way of putting it in writing without it being thre...
Re: FN-FORUM Legality of dodgy software
date posted 24th December 2002 10:44
send an email to the top people and a letter to the MD explainaing that
their software is not legit.
depending on the size of the company the upper echelons may be unaware about
their software issue,...
Re: FN-FORUM Legality of dodgy software
date posted 24th December 2002 07:24
If the shit hits the fan and fingers get pointed, you don't want to be an
accessory after the fact.....:-)
Actually, I'd probably keep quiet and get my contractual obligations
completed as quickly as...
Get your domain registered for just $14.95 8690Ikvg3-100WGPj5488Z-2
date posted 24th December 2002 05:29
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RE: FN-FORUM Legality of dodgy software
date posted 24th December 2002 01:44
That depends on how plentiful clients are at any given time and how
moral a sort of a chap you are.
What are you hoping / do you think you'll achieve by shoping them? If
you don't mind losing them as...
RE: FN-FORUM Legality of dodgy software
date posted 24th December 2002 01:25
The question may really be - Do you really want a client who is not prepared
to pay for software?
Bob
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Re: FN-FORUM Legality of dodgy software
date posted 24th December 2002 01:07
I've never heard of any LEGAL requirements. I think it is more of an ethical
decision.
Here are some sites that may be of help or point you to help. BSA even has a
free confidential helpline
http://...
RE: FN-FORUM Legality of dodgy software
date posted 24th December 2002 01:04
I don't know legally but if you want to keep the client it's probably
best to keep schtum.
You could always report it to the BSA (http://www.bsa.org/uk/) who may
send the boys round.
Matt
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FN-FORUM Legality of dodgy software
date posted 24th December 2002 00:52
If you happen to find that a client's software is all unlicensed, what are
you legally bound to do?
Report it to the most senior person on site (MD, Director, Partner or type)-
in writing of course.....
C&C Generals - See it to believe it!
date posted 24th December 2002 00:09
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COMMAND & CONQUER GENERALS
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