Re: RPG III - Object to Source DE-Compiler

["Paul Nelson" <p_nelson-br@xxxxxxxx>]

By audit, I meant going with the vendor to the site that is holding the
source code in escrow. Take the tape or CD to someplace that will
permit the library to be restored, and the verify that the version of
the source that is on the media at the escrow site matches what is on
the end-user's machine.

How many people ever go to this length?

Contracts say what the lawyers are told to write.

> In my experience of selling software to people, the contracts are
always looked over with a fine toothcomb - almost as if the legal
> department are justifying their salaries!
>
> Maybe it's just the company I work for! (Connem, Bodgit and Scarper)
Joke - made up name and no relation to any real company of
> that name !
>
> Jamie
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul Nelson" <p_nelson-br@inil.com>
> To: <midrange-l@midrange.com>
> Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 4:27 PM
> Subject: RE: RPG III - Object to Source DE-Compiler
>
>
> I keep telling the clients to make sure they've got that clause in
> their contracts, but who ever takes the time to audit this?  :-((
>
> > > From: Paul Nelson
> > >
> > > These clients are also trying to protect themselves. The vendor
has
> had
> > > 3 ownership changes and 4 bankruptcies in the last 12 years. If
> nobody
> > > answers the phone when the customer needs a license for a new
> machine,
> > > what are they supposed to do?
> >
> > They better check their agreements for a source escrow clause.  If a
> > software vendor goes out of business, general practice is to have a
> set of
> > source in escrow for their clients.
> >
> > Joe
> >
> >
> >
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