Re: Assignment query

[Jonathan Larmour <jifl@eCosCentric.com>]

Andrew Lunn wrote:
> On Thu, Aug 26, 2004 at 04:03:03PM -0700, Kumar, Vivek wrote:
> 
>>Hi Andrew,
>>
>>After some negotiation and emails it seems that the management is ok with me
>>putting my flash driver code in open source. I talked to my manager and he
>>said the email from them saying "Go Ahead With This" (Attached) will
>>suffice. Do I still need to get more stuff from them.
> 
> 
> Jifl should give the final word on this, but i would prefer it if the
> company signed the normal paperwork. 

I know it's a hassle, but yes they should.

>>Also I was thinking if I rewrite the drivers at home from scratch, can I put
>>them in open source. Is there a standard letter I can send the management
>>saying I am working from home on something similar and if they are OK with
>>that.
> 
> 
> You should check your contract. Some contracts say that everything you
> do is theres, no matter if you do it at work or at home. Since we
> don't know what your contract says, we prefer to have an agreement
> from your employer anyway, just to be safe.

Exactly so. Most importantly we need it in writing. The legal status of 
electronic (or for that matter fax) communication varies between countries. 
Having a signature on a piece of paper is the only thing that counts 
universally.

Vivek, you'll find the forms at <http://ecos.sourceware.org/assign.html>, 
all you need to do is fill them in yourself, but get someone in authority 
from Zeevo to sign the copyright disclaimer. That signature is all you need 
from them.

Jifl
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