This kind of bandwidth capping in beginning to be used in Brazil. In Sao Paulo, Telefonica has set the cap at 3GB/month. In the state of Parana, one of the only two DSL providers is already considering doing the same very soon. An insider at Brasil Telecom has indeed told me that the decision to set a cap has indeed to do with P2P users (Kazaa was specifically mentioned). It seems that 90% of the bandwidth is used by around 10% of the users, so they will place a limit.
The good news is that your previous employer cannot prevent you from giving your opinion.
The bad news is that they have the same rights. You cannot prevent them from talking to your current boss and tell him that you spoke badly of your previous employers.
But that does not mean your boss has the right to fire you because of that. You have rights and if you are fired you can try to sue your company.
Unfortunately, you do not have many choices. Unless you can afford loosing your job, all you can do is do as told. I have been through this kind of situation before and I know how frustrating it is to work in something you don't believe. All I can tell you is start looking for another job.
Well, you're right when you say a compiler has nothing to do with your source code. However, this is not the case with C++ Builder, since it is not just a compiler. It also generates code for you. My opinion is that this is an accident, though. I really don't think Borland really does not want you creating open source software with their products. Even because it does not concern them in any way.
This is just stupid. I have never heard of anything like this here in Brazil. And I suppose this whole thing is being blown out of proportion. I think this GPF-waiting-to-happen system is just to help them with something, not do actually judge anyone...
Come on! Slashdot is encouraging citizens of other countries to do anything. This is information. Wherever you live, if you really care about free software (and the future of it), then this information concerns you. Also, just because you are not from Brazil, it doesn't mean we, Brazilians, don't read this. If this makes you feel better, think of this article as "For Brazilians only" and ignore it.
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This kind of bandwidth capping in beginning to be used in Brazil. In Sao Paulo, Telefonica has set the cap at 3GB/month. In the state of Parana, one of the only two DSL providers is already considering doing the same very soon. An insider at Brasil Telecom has indeed told me that the decision to set a cap has indeed to do with P2P users (Kazaa was specifically mentioned). It seems that 90% of the bandwidth is used by around 10% of the users, so they will place a limit.
The bad news is that they have the same rights. You cannot prevent them from talking to your current boss and tell him that you spoke badly of your previous employers.
But that does not mean your boss has the right to fire you because of that. You have rights and if you are fired you can try to sue your company.
Just my opinion, of course.
Unfortunately, you do not have many choices. Unless you can afford loosing your job, all you can do is do as told.
I have been through this kind of situation before and I know how frustrating it is to work in something you don't believe. All I can tell you is start looking for another job.
Well, you're right when you say a compiler has nothing to do with your source code. However, this is not the case with C++ Builder, since it is not just a compiler. It also generates code for you. My opinion is that this is an accident, though. I really don't think Borland really does not want you creating open source software with their products. Even because it does not concern them in any way.
This is just stupid. I have never heard of anything like this here in Brazil. And I suppose this whole thing is being blown out of proportion. I think this GPF-waiting-to-happen system is just to help them with something, not do actually judge anyone...
Come on! Slashdot is encouraging citizens of other countries to do anything. This is information. Wherever you live, if you really care about free software (and the future of it), then this information concerns you. Also, just because you are not from Brazil, it doesn't mean we, Brazilians, don't read this. If this makes you feel better, think of this article as "For Brazilians only" and ignore it.