On January 31, 2009 at 17:42, Audible Solutions said...
Have the software placed in escrow. Client picks up the
fees for this. If the business goes under the client gets
the software. If he "dislikes" the firm he purchases
the code from the dealer.
Yes, Alan, that is the logical solution I've proposed all along (so why are you yelling at me?!). There are some here who seem to object to parting with the code under any circumstance. As a consumer, I would not accept that risk.
And so, I would advise consumers that they should not necessarily expect to get full access to the source code once the job is complete and paid for .... and here is why...
But to protect yourself, you should request the dealer put the code in escrow -- on your own nickel -- in the event that the dealer goes out of business or something happens to the original.
You should include in your contract that if you have any grievances with the dealer -- after you have paid for their services -- you can pay for the source code so that another authorized dealer can take over.
There ... is that so bad?
