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 === _/_/_/_/_/ _/_/_/_/ _/_/ _/ _/_/_/_/_/ _/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ _/ _/_/_/ _/ _/ _/ _/_/_/_/ _/ _/_/_/_/_/ _/_/_/_/ _/ _/ _/_/_/_/_/ _/ Innovative Data Services Serving South-Eastern Michigan Internet Service Provider / Hardware Sales / Consulting Services Voice: (810)855-0404 / Fax: (810)855-3268 / Web: http://www.id.net
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