[AccessD] OT: open source

You can put your source code in Escrow, if you don't want to release it 
to companies even with a NDA

You shouldn't use your lawyer as an escrow software agent, an 
independant escrow agent  will act impartially, and that would be 
impossible for a lawyer who was also representing either the supplier or 
the user. Also a lawyer whose client is buying an operating business 
should insist that the buyer has the right to cancel if due diligence 
reveals that continued maintenance and support for critical software is 
not assured in some way, such as a software escrow

Here is a brief explanation of how software escrow works.
http://www.softescrow.com/faq.html#1.0
or
http://www.escrowassociates.com/agreements.htm
http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-6298_11-5088773.html?fromtm=e101

Susan Harkins wrote:

>If I went the MS way, what would my clients do if I was hit by a bus
>tomorrow?
>
>============That's a good point, but to me, it's kind of like expecting a
>chef to give you his recipe. Of course, if the market eventually forces it,
>that's OK with me. I'm not against it.
>
>Susan H. 
>
>  
>

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Marty Connelly
Victoria, B.C.
Canada