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uiVersal Builder???
rcoll:
Are any of the owner/developers (i.e. Mandrav, MortenMcFly, et al) talking to a lawyer? It's annoying to be so blatantly ripped-off, but you sure as hell do not want to be held responsible if this universalBuilder thingy actually causes physical or financial damage to one of his paying customers.
Protect yourselves.
Ringo
byo:
I couldn't believe that. I've already sent an email to the "support" address, huh screenshoots with icons made by me (I'm really not an artist so making them was really a painful task for me ;) ).
Ok, do we make some concrete steps agains this violation? We can contact fsf as listed on this page and I'm sure that they know how to act in such situations.
Regards
BYO
mandrav:
--- Quote from: rcoll on September 03, 2008, 09:37:02 pm ---Are any of the owner/developers (i.e. Mandrav, MortenMcFly, et al) talking to a lawyer? It's annoying to be so blatantly ripped-off, but you sure as hell do not want to be held responsible if this universalBuilder thingy actually causes physical or financial damage to one of his paying customers.
Protect yourselves.
--- End quote ---
We have already taken action, thanks.
rcoll:
Ok, do we make some concrete steps agains this violation? We can contact fsf as listed on this page and I'm sure that they know how to act in such situations.
Absolutely. This guy has his company in Texas, and in Texas you don't screw around with patent violations. Those lawyers are hungry, mean, and smart.
Let me reiterate, and I will say it 3 times so there is no mistake:
If his "universalBuilder" causes some harm to a paying customer, you (as author) might be held responsible.
If his "universalBuilder" causes some harm to a paying customer, you (as author) might be held responsible.
If his "universalBuilder" causes some harm to a paying customer, you (as author) might be held responsible.
Remember I said those lawyers are hungry, mean, and smart? They can be just as mean, hungry, and smart for him, as well as for you.
The people listed as "developers" on C::B should put their heads together NOW. Come up with $500 and retain a lawyer in Ft. Worth, Texas. Do it BEFORE this bozo does it. A fight in law is usually the same as a fight in an alley ... the guy to land the first punch has a big advantage.
By the way ... normal lawyers fees in the U.S. vary between $200 to $500 per hour. A retainer of $500 is average. Also, by common convention, the initial consultation is free. Get on the web, find a lawyer in Ft. Worth that looks good to you, and call him on the phone. Explain the problem (he will want you to e-mail web-page addresses to him), and have him file an injunction in court as fast as possible.
You may have to come up with a few thousand dollars before it is all resolved, but the (same) lawyer will file in court to have that guy pay you back all your legal fees.
Ringo
rcoll:
--- Quote from: mandrav on September 03, 2008, 11:28:40 pm ---
--- Quote from: rcoll on September 03, 2008, 09:37:02 pm ---Are any of the owner/developers (i.e. Mandrav, MortenMcFly, et al) talking to a lawyer? It's annoying to be so blatantly ripped-off, but you sure as hell do not want to be held responsible if this universalBuilder thingy actually causes physical or financial damage to one of his paying customers.
Protect yourselves.
--- End quote ---
We have already taken action, thanks.
--- End quote ---
I don't mean to sound over-bearing, or alarmist. But I have seen a similar situation several years ago, and a friend of mine had to eventually file bankruptcy. (He also gave up software, and became a musician.)
Please, no not depend on FSF or anyone else to protect you; your well-being is not their primary concern.
Ringo
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