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Re:Ask HN: My client want an agent on my laptop. Is this the... by mandelbrotwurst on Friday December 17, 2021 @12:08PM (#29595007)
It also creates friction for the client, making it less likely that you get paid.
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Re:Ask HN: My client want an agent on my laptop. Is this the... by swagasaurus-rex on Friday December 17, 2021 @12:20PM (#29595182)
Wouldn't the source of the friction be them asking to install spyware on your personal machine?
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Re:Ask HN: My client want an agent on my laptop. Is this the... by mandelbrotwurst on Friday December 17, 2021 @12:45PM (#29595548)
There are multiple points of friction in this scenario. Their asking you to install spyware is friction for you, your asking them to buy a laptop is friction for them.
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Re:Ask HN: My client want an agent on my laptop. Is this the... by stevenally on Friday December 17, 2021 @02:46PM (#29597424)
Charge them for laptop rental. As another poster said. If you have other clients you are betraying their trust by installing the spyware.
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