I am aware that it's not a bad comment, Ron (Thanks for your thoughts on dongles, btw). I was interested in finding out what Ivan thought would be an alternative to trying to protect content.
I am 'only' a developer working for various people and companies, but I am not sure at this point what the way forward is in situations like training and educational content? Is all of thi smade to be 'free' like music will be in a short while (few years, that is)? Also, what are content owners supposed to to 'in the meantime'? Nik On 4/17/07, Ron Wheeler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
This is not a bad comment. What I gather that he is saying is that we are perhaps looking for a technical solution when we should be looking at the source of the need. If you believe that your customers will steal from you and try to make money from redistributing your product behind your back, then getting better customers is a better solution. If you think that potential customers will base their businesses on stolen goods, you probably should look at a different market or take the Microsoft approach "If they are going to steal software, I want them to steal mine" - Bill Gates If every potential customer steals your product and you come to dominate the market in your area, you will find lots of lawyers ready to help you collect your rightful license fees plus damages. In the meantime, make sure that your license agreement and contracts are clear. You are permitting use - not transferring ownership. The conditions under which they can use the product should be clear and the fact that they can not make copies or redistribute it (for free or for profit) should be in the license that they sign. Ron nik crosina wrote: > Hi Ivan, > > What you are saying is very easy to say if you don't feel the need to > actually comment on a possible solution. > > Without wanting to take this thread too OT - what is your suggesiton > to people / companies who have content which they invested > considerable amount ot time and money to create? > > Nik > > > On 4/17/07, Иван Дембицкий <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Hello Peter, >> >> I think a problem in business idea. >> You can compare Microsoft and Google business idea. >> And? >> Do you like Microsoft direction? >> Everybody understand: it's yesterday's business principles. >> >> You need to change your mind for correlation with today's realities. >> Problem not in protection problems. >> Problem in business idea. >> >> IMHO. >> >> -- >> iv >> _______________________________________________ >> Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com >> To change your subscription options or search the archive: >> http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders >> >> Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software >> Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training >> http://www.figleaf.com >> http://training.figleaf.com >> > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com > To change your subscription options or search the archive: > http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders > > Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software > Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training > http://www.figleaf.com > http://training.figleaf.com _______________________________________________ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
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