Date: Thu, 24 Oct 1996 09:21:05 -0400 (EDT) From: Robert Shady <rls@mail.id.net> To: steve@cioe.com (Steve Ames) Cc: freebsd-isp@FREEBSD.ORG Subject: Re: nntpcache Message-ID: <199610241321.JAA17637@server.id.net> In-Reply-To: <199610232158.QAA00885@vic.cioe.com> from Steve Ames at "Oct 23, 96 04:58:46 pm"
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> Warning! Be careful about setting up nntpcache testing. I set up a
> couple of servers to run nntpcache to see if it would recurve the news
> traffic in a way that I could present to the all powerful accounting
> department to get money... a little ways into my test I got an email
> from the nntpcache people saying:
>
> It has come to our attention that you are running an unlicensed nntpcache
> server. If we get your check within 7 days we will not pursue this matter.
>
> OUCH! So not only do I not complete my tests (actually nntpcache seems
> to lock up frequently on my server, requiring a shutdown/restart to make
> it function again), but now I'm going to be 'pursued' for running it?
>
> Sheesh! Even M$ lets people test run a good portion of its products.
>
> Just a note! Be Wary. Also, the licensing requirements should probably
> be made more plain in the /usr/ports directory. *shrug* (and the
> licensing requirements are harsh)
I'd be willing to bet that with the proper attorney, you could also have
a counter-suit against them for 'Knowingly & Willingly wasting your
corporate resources costing you bandwidth & money without your permission
and against your will'...
I think it's very wrong for software to assume that if you have an Internet
connection that it's okay to waste my resources sending the authors an
e-mail message... What is this world coming to?
-- Rob
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