Is it even out yet?

[johndibben]

Hi John

The FOI Act DOES cover commercial products, but only, I think, once they're released. At this stage, the developer would simply claim it's "work in progress" which would most likely be exempt from disclosure.

Cheers
Ashley

Only just noticed you're a site mod.

Welcome to the wonderful world of trainsim politics

Cheers

John

[buffy500]

Not sure the Freedom of Information Act covers commercial products?

Hi John

The FOI Act DOES cover commercial products, but only, I think, once they're released. At this stage, the developer would simply claim it's "work in progress" which would most likely be exempt from disclosure.

Cheers
Ashley

The FOI only covers public authorities, and its probably safe to say that Kuju is not going to be considered one of those.
Its also unlikely to have any public contracts ie with the NHS, so I suspect its not in the scope of the FOI.

[ashgray]

Thanks for that Dave - didn't realise FOI didn't apply to non-public authorities!

And Cheers John - you've been there before I gather.. the bear pit's certainly proving an interesting experience

Cheers
Ashley

[buffy500]

If you care enough....

http://www.opsi.gov.uk/ACTS/acts2000/20000036.htm

Are you asleep already ?

[ashgray]

Thanks Dave - not quite dozing yet - I'll take alook in the morning though

Ashley

[GenmaSaotome]

Released? No, not yet. It will be released only when the right condition applies, which is when one of these three occurs (guess which):

(1) Marketing whines "But we promissed everyone it would be on time!"
(2) Software confidently says "There are only 2 minor bugs left to correct."
(3) Accounting sternly says "The cash flow requires an immediate release".