Re:ProPublica Seeks Source Code for New York City’s Disputed...
by mikeyouse on Wednesday September 27, 2017 @03:14PM
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> They also list some papers that purport to go over the math, biology, and performance. However, the source code access terms are pretty restrictive.
Holy shit, you weren't kidding about restrictive terms. Actual terms in the agreement (Discloser = ESR who make the STRmix software, Recipient = Defense expert witness):
1. Discloser will only provide source code to an expert witness who is retained by the defense.
2. Recipient must sign confidentiality agreement.
3. Costs of the disclosure will be recoverable from the Recipient by the Discloser.
4. When source code is disclosed, a representative of the Discloser must be in the room at all times.
5. A stand-alone computer will be provided by the Discloser, and it will not accept USB drives or CD-ROMs.
6. No photographic devices are allowed in the room, including tablets and phones.
7. The only permitted notes are hand-written.
Good luck finding any bugs using a company-provided computer, under the watch of a company representative without the ability to take anything except for handwritten notes while you are being billed for the time that you spend.
Holy shit, you weren't kidding about restrictive terms. Actual terms in the agreement (Discloser = ESR who make the STRmix software, Recipient = Defense expert witness):
1. Discloser will only provide source code to an expert witness who is retained by the defense.
2. Recipient must sign confidentiality agreement.
3. Costs of the disclosure will be recoverable from the Recipient by the Discloser.
4. When source code is disclosed, a representative of the Discloser must be in the room at all times.
5. A stand-alone computer will be provided by the Discloser, and it will not accept USB drives or CD-ROMs.
6. No photographic devices are allowed in the room, including tablets and phones.
7. The only permitted notes are hand-written.
Good luck finding any bugs using a company-provided computer, under the watch of a company representative without the ability to take anything except for handwritten notes while you are being billed for the time that you spend.