Re: Source Code Policy

Jeff Snyder <[email protected]> Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:39:06 -0400
Newsgroups	gmane.comp.systems.as400.mapics
Message-ID	<[email protected]>
I guess I'm a bit confused,  why would anyone need the source code, we shouldn't be modifying the code ...:)

 

I'm ok with outside customization,  but we should stay away from modification....(  LOL).

 

 

 

 

Just thought I'd toss out a little humor,

 

Jeff Snyder, CPIM, CSCP

Guide Technologies, LLC

 


 
> From: Ross.Freeman-wzDqe+/[email protected]
> To: mapics-l-Zwy7GipZuJhWk0Htik3J/[email protected]
> Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:31:36 -0400
> Subject: [MAPICS-L] Source Code Policy
> 
> To all: source code has not been "taken away". All customers that have a license for source code can still access source code. However, the existing download method provided a "back door" method for customers to download source without licensing it.
> 
> The back door has been closed, but the door remains wide open for authorized customers.
> 
> I believe the reason for this is clear - source code is Infor property. It is not free.
> 
> For any customer that has gotten used to back door source, we are currently revising source code access policies. For the moment, we are not licensing source to customers not already licensed to it.
> 
> If this represents a hardship, please monitor the XA Community on Infor 365. We are working to provide licensed access for customers who may get in a bind due to this situation.
> 
> Best Regards,
> 
> Ross Freeman | Senior Product Manager | Infor | office: 678.319.8040 | mobile: 404.386.5684  | ross.freeman-wzDqe+/[email protected]
> Infor ERP XA
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> 1. Re: Source code taken away (Oney, Vince (Unison, US))
> 2. Re: Source code taken away ([email protected])
> 3. Re: Source code taken away (Robert Russell)
> 4. Re: Source code taken away (Kevin Mann)
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> message: 1
> date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:58:21 -0400
> from: "Oney, Vince (Unison, US)" <Vince.Oney-Dpy46XAxwjMzZmToHnX/FVaTQe2KTcn/@public.gmane.org>
> subject: Re: [MAPICS-L] Source code taken away
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> I Checked our account and we can still download source.
> 
> Thx Vince 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: mapics-l-bounces-Zwy7GipZuJhWk0Htik3J/[email protected]
> [mailto:mapics-l-bounces-Zwy7GipZuJhWk0Htik3J/[email protected]] On Behalf Of Kevin Mann
> Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 12:34 PM
> To: mapics-l-Zwy7GipZuJhWk0Htik3J/[email protected]
> Subject: [MAPICS-L] Source code taken away
> 
> I have learned that source code downloads have been taken off of the
> Infor365 website. I wanted to get the latest source code for the
> inventory tags print file and found that Infor took the source code
> download off of their site. This is bad news for any of us that have
> modified code and are trying to put PTFs on our systems. I don't
> remember receiving any notification that they were doing this. If any of
> you are bothered by this, give Infor a holler so that they might put it
> back up. 
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> Thanks,
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> message: 2
> date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:14:00 -0500
> from: [email protected]
> subject: Re: [MAPICS-L] Source code taken away
> 
> Same here. I have no problems.
> 
> 
> 
> Thanx,
> 
> Nick
> 
> 
> 
> Nick Radich
> Sr. Programmer/Analyst
> EPC Molding, Inc.
> Direct (320) 679-6683
> Toll free (800) 388-2155 ext. 6683
> Fax (320) 679-4516
> [email protected]
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> Kevin.Gerard-IaJHbxZe/[email protected] 
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> 08/26/2009 11:42 AM
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> Hey Kevin 
> 
> I just went to the software downloads area of XA and it's still there. So 
> maybe something specific to your account setup on Infor365 On-line?
> But anyway, my access is still there.
> 
> 
> Kevin Gerard
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> "Kevin Mann" <[email protected]> 
> Sent by: mapics-l-bounces-Zwy7GipZuJhWk0Htik3J/[email protected]
> 08/26/2009 11:35 AM
> Please respond to
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> To
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> cc
> 
> Subject
> [MAPICS-L] Source code taken away
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> I have learned that source code downloads have been taken off of the
> Infor365 website. I wanted to get the latest source code for the
> inventory tags print file and found that Infor took the source code
> download off of their site. This is bad news for any of us that have
> modified code and are trying to put PTFs on our systems. I don't
> remember receiving any notification that they were doing this. If any of
> you are bothered by this, give Infor a holler so that they might put it
> back up. 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
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> 
> 
> 
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> message: 3
> date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:21:36 -0400
> from: Robert Russell <Robert.Russell-wzDqe+/[email protected]>
> subject: Re: [MAPICS-L] Source code taken away
> 
> Access to the source is based on the entitlements for your account. If you purchased source code, you are entitled to download source from the support site.
> 
> Robert Russell | XA Product Development | Infor | office: 678-319-8277 | mobile: 678-735-2386 | robert.russell-wzDqe+/[email protected]
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: mapics-l-bounces-Zwy7GipZuJhWk0Htik3J/[email protected] [mailto:mapics-l-bounces-Zwy7GipZuJhWk0Htik3J/[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:14 PM
> To: MAPICS ERP System Discussion
> Subject: Re: [MAPICS-L] Source code taken away
> 
> Same here. I have no problems.
> 
> 
> 
> Thanx,
> 
> Nick
> 
> 
> 
> Nick Radich
> Sr. Programmer/Analyst
> EPC Molding, Inc.
> Direct (320) 679-6683
> Toll free (800) 388-2155 ext. 6683
> Fax (320) 679-4516
> [email protected]
> 
> 
> 
> Kevin.Gerard-IaJHbxZe/[email protected] 
> Sent by: mapics-l-bounces-Zwy7GipZuJhWk0Htik3J/[email protected]
> 08/26/2009 11:42 AM
> Please respond to
> MAPICS ERP System Discussion <mapics-l-Zwy7GipZuJhWk0Htik3J/[email protected]>
> 
> 
> To
> MAPICS ERP System Discussion <mapics-l-Zwy7GipZuJhWk0Htik3J/[email protected]>
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> mapics-l-Zwy7GipZuJhWk0Htik3J/[email protected], mapics-l-bounces-Zwy7GipZuJhWk0Htik3J/[email protected]
> Subject
> Re: [MAPICS-L] Source code taken away
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Hey Kevin 
> 
> I just went to the software downloads area of XA and it's still there. So 
> maybe something specific to your account setup on Infor365 On-line?
> But anyway, my access is still there.
> 
> 
> Kevin Gerard
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> "Kevin Mann" <[email protected]> 
> Sent by: mapics-l-bounces-Zwy7GipZuJhWk0Htik3J/[email protected]
> 08/26/2009 11:35 AM
> Please respond to
> MAPICS ERP System Discussion <mapics-l-Zwy7GipZuJhWk0Htik3J/[email protected]>
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> To
> <mapics-l-Zwy7GipZuJhWk0Htik3J/[email protected]>
> cc
> 
> Subject
> [MAPICS-L] Source code taken away
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> I have learned that source code downloads have been taken off of the
> Infor365 website. I wanted to get the latest source code for the
> inventory tags print file and found that Infor took the source code
> download off of their site. This is bad news for any of us that have
> modified code and are trying to put PTFs on our systems. I don't
> remember receiving any notification that they were doing this. If any of
> you are bothered by this, give Infor a holler so that they might put it
> back up. 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> message: 4
> date: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:34:22 -0500
> from: "Kevin Mann" <[email protected]>
> subject: Re: [MAPICS-L] Source code taken away
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> 
> 
> 
> 
> Do those of you who still have access to source code pay a ALF every
> year? We paid a one time fee for source in the 90s, but I have never
> heard of an ALF.
> 
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> Kevin Mann 
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