Hi Or,
You wrote:
> I am aware that this is OT for SurvPC, but I really dont
> know anyone else who can help me with this one..
Actually, I think policies and legalities regarding ISPs
is a good topic for the list.
> As I said, her grandfather had several sites on the
> internet, and used to talk with many people via E-Mail.
> And now that he is gone, the family wanted to download the
> files of his sites to preserve them on a diskette or a
> burned CD as some sort of a monument. but, nobody knows
> what was his password!
What a splendid idea!
> The logical step would be, obviously, to contact the
> tripod webmasters and ISP. Problem is, is this is a wise
> step? Can we be certain that they will not delete the
> contents of the web-site once they find out that the
> person who owned them have died?
Yes, I too would be careful here. It would be very
difficult (and probably expensive) to complain if they
simply deleted the files and to them, the problem would
then be gone. If they perceive it as a problem that is.
I do think that in most countries the websites and
accounts would belong the legal heirs. Just like any other
property of the deceased. Legality, however is often of no
help.
If you talk the right way to the right person, things
usually work out well. The problem is, how do you find the
right person? Maby we're just being paranoid here, but I
would try some other avenues first.
Good luck,
Ole Juul
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