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create trial version and registration
Bid Request Id: 1050886

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Posted by:	tspahr (7 ratings) (Software buyer rating 10)
Non-action Ratio:	Very Good - 0.00%
Buyer Security Verifications:	Excellent
Approved on:	Nov 20, 2008 5:41:04 PM EDT
Bidding Closes:	Dec 4, 2008 5:40:11 PM EDT
Viewed (by coders):	287 times
Deadline:	14 days.

Phase:

Cancelled

Buyer cancelled on 1/2/2009 9:10:46 AM because: "".

Pay Type:

Pay for deliverables

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Bidding is closed

Project Type:

Small Business Project: $100(USD) and above

Bidding Type:

Open Auction

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All

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All

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Brief Summary:

We have completed development on commercial software to be sold on the internet. We require a coder to help us set up a system so that customers can (1) download a trial version of the software (not currently available), (2) create a registration key system to unlock trial software and allow full access, (3) create necessary web pages on our website so downloads and registrations can be completed online, and (4) outline instructions for use of that system.

I will provide the winning bidder with necessary source code and access to our website.

Requirements Interview Answers:
To help you bid more accurately, the buyer was interviewed about the requirements for this project. Below are their answers. Untitled Page

Project Type:

What kind of work do you need done?
Software related (Includes desktop applications and internet websites)

Project Parts:

What do you want the seller to do on this project?

Requirements:	The seller will analyze the problem and propose a software-based solution to the problem.
Programming:	The programmer will take the requirements and translate them into the language of the computer (and test it).
User installation:	The installer will move the software from the place it was created (which is called the development or QC environment) to where you will use it (which is called the production environment). The installer then tests the software to make sure that the installation was done properly and completely.

Req. Doc. Type:

What kind of documentation do you want for this project?
Informal documentation - As the buyer talks back and forth about the project with the seller, those conversations become the requirements.Remember to communicate ALL of the details of your project on the Rent A Coder site. If you don't, and there is a dispute, then important details of the contract will not be documented and cannot be taken into account in arbitration. If you feel you MUST go offsite (for example, using the phone or IM) then afterwards post everything onsite and get the other party to post that they agree to those contractual terms.

Program Type:

What kind of software should the seller create (and/or install)?

An internet web-site: This software runs on a web server and users will access it using their internet browser.
A desktop or server program: This software runs on a user's own PC/workstation, or on a server.

Internet web-site info

Design and functionality:

What does the programming of this project involve?

Program Functionality: Making the website "work".

Modeling another site:

Do you wish to model another site? No

Size of website:

How many pages need to be created/edited in this website?
Approximately 5.

Programming Language:

What programming language(s) do you want your website written in?
I don't know what language (and need the programmer's assistance to suggest it).
Other info:The software was written in C++. I only need the coder to control the installation so the user has a 10 day trial period before they must purchase a registration code to unlock it on their computer.

Database:

Will this project include a database?
Yes, it does include a database.
Details:

Other -- version(s): per webhost

Misc. details: Only needed to track customers/registration codes.

Browser Type(s)/Version(s):

Which browser/version combinations must this website support?

IE 7.0
IE 6.0

Server Hosting Environment:

What is your server hosting environment?
I have a server at a 3rd party hosting company.
The name of the hosting company is: hostgator
The server's shared/dedicated status is: Shared with other people.

Component Compatibility Protection:
Sometimes a programmer may create features on the website that rely on componentswhich work fine on their own server, but won't work with your 3rd party hosting company's server. There are many reasons for this including version incompatibility, restricted permissions, etc... Rent A Coder normally requires that the programmer verify in advance that your 3rd party hosting provider will support the components. If they do not, then they are responsible for any incompatibilities, rather than you. Do you want this protection on your project?
No, I will be responsible for any components of the final solution that do not work with my hosting company.

Server Hosting Environment:

Will the coder develop "live" on your server?
No. The programmer is responsible for creating their own development and/or qc environment.

Physical installation:

Who will perform the physical installation?
The programmer will perform the physical installation, and will be given all necessary permissions to do so.

Desktop / server program info

Size of application:

How many screens/forms need to be created/edited in this application?
I don't know.
Other info:Minimum of 1 screen to show number of days remaining in trial period and a place to enter the registration code.

Programming Language:

What programming language(s) do you want your application written in?
I do know the language(s).
Languages(s):

C++ / C

Misc. details: The original code is C++, but I think the modifications are made through the installation software.

Operating system(s)

What operating systems(s) do you want your application to work on?
I do know the operating system(s):

Microsoft Windows -- version(s): all

Misc. details: Program already functions on appropriate versions of windows.

Database:

Will this project include a database?
Yes, it does include a database.
Details:

Microsoft Access -- version(s): 2003

Misc. details: No changes are required

Installation Program:

Does the programmer need to create an installation program?
Yes AND the program will be installed on multiple computers and needs to work on all of them.
Details: The program already works. We only need the installable with trial version/registration.

Legal:

1) I require complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done (so that I may modify it in the future).
2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition as follows (depending on the nature of the deliverables):
2a) Any website server-side deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment.
2b) If there are any server-side deliverables (intended to only exist in one place in the Buyer's environment) then they must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition (unless specified elsewhere by the Buyer).
2c) All other software (including but not limited to any desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute) must include a software installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request (unless specified elsewhere by the Buyer).
3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased.
3b) No part of the deliverable may contain any copyright restricted 3rd party components (including GPL, GNU, Copyleft, etc.) unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the seller's Seller Legal Agreement.

Other Requirements:

The web pages do not need to be pretty, only functional. I will modify the pages later to make them look nice. This should be a fairly simple process for an experienced coder.

All deliverables must be uploaded to Rent A Coder before the deadline(s) for this project...with no exceptions. If this contract makes it impossible for a competent person to do this, then do not start this project...but instead alert Rent A Coder of an un-arbitratable, illegal project.
Remember that contacting the other party outside of the site (by email, phone, etc.) on all business projects < $500 (before the buyer's money is escrowed) is a violation of both the software buyer and seller agreements. Rent A Coder monitors all site activity for such violations and can instantly expel transgressors on the spot, so we thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you notice a violation please help out the site and report it. Thanks for your help.

Categories:
(Note: Like everything else on this page, these categories are part of the original contract for this bid request.)
Web, Microsoft Windows, Database, Language Specific, C++ / C, Requirements, Operating Systems / Platforms, Misc (software related), Microsoft Access, Software Related (Includes Websites)

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	Bidding Closes At:	Dec 4, 2008 5:40:11 PM EDT
	Max accepted bid:	$150.00 (USD )

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No bidding allowed, because this bid request was cancelled.
Cancelled Date:	1/2/2009 9:10:46 AM
Cancelled Reason:
Cancelled By:	Person id: 1021398

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Rating	Rated	Rated For	Rated By	Rated On
3 (Poor)	_dmk_	create trial version and registration	Michele Nisi (RAC)	January 2, 2009 9:10:41 AM EDT
(Arbitration/mediation result): _dmk_ (the seller) agreed in their Seller Contract to upload all deliverables to the site by the deadline or they would forfeit the project. _dmk_ did not do so. All funds in escrow were returned to tspahr (the buyer).

None Given	tspahr	create trial version and registration	Michele Nisi (RAC)	January 2, 2009 9:10:41 AM EDT
(Arbitration/mediation result): _dmk_ (the seller) agreed in their Seller Contract to upload all deliverables to the site by the deadline or they would forfeit the project. _dmk_ did not do so. All funds in escrow were returned to tspahr (the buyer).

None Given	tspahr	create trial version and registration	_dmk_ (who themselves is rated 7.8 - Very Good)	January 2, 2009 9:10:41 AM EDT


None Given	_dmk_	create trial version and registration	tspahr (who themselves is rated 10 - Excellent)	January 2, 2009 9:10:41 AM EDT

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