Is it ethical to keep a copy of the code or designs you did for your employer, for your reference?

Re:Is it ethical to keep a copy of the code or designs you d... by menloparkbum on Wednesday August 01, 2007 @07:47PM (#38536)

It may or may not be illegal or ethical, but it is rarely useful. I used to keep most of the code I've written for employers over the years, but I never once looked at it.

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Re:Is it ethical to keep a copy of the code or designs you d... by staunch on Wednesday August 01, 2007 @08:28PM (#38546)

Same here. My feeling is that being ethically compelled to re-implement something you've done before is a blessing in disguise.

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Re:Is it ethical to keep a copy of the code or designs you d... by juwo on Thursday August 02, 2007 @11:42AM (#38716)

please also comment on A) since the person is likely to become an investor in my product in the near term.

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