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jhowell · 05-13-2018, 08:38 AM

I have no problem with Epubor repackaging open source software. I also have no problem with them charging for what they offer. They do seem to have developed a simple user interface that could be helpful to some.

My problem is that they take credit for the work of others without attribution. Giving credit to the original developer is the only payment asked for in exchange for making use of most open source software.

By not acknowledging the existence of the alternatives that form the basis of their software they give a false impression that no other solutions exist. This demonstrates a level of dishonesty that would make me think twice about providing them with credit card information.

05-13-2018, 08:38 AM	#17
jhowell Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,087 Karma: 91577715 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Charlottesville, VA Device: Kindles	I have no problem with Epubor repackaging open source software. I also have no problem with them charging for what they offer. They do seem to have developed a simple user interface that could be helpful to some. My problem is that they take credit for the work of others without attribution. Giving credit to the original developer is the only payment asked for in exchange for making use of most open source software. By not acknowledging the existence of the alternatives that form the basis of their software they give a false impression that no other solutions exist. This demonstrates a level of dishonesty that would make me think twice about providing them with credit card information. Last edited by jhowell; 05-13-2018 at 09:40 AM.