>>However, if the author is an employee of the company he is writing the program for, then all rights belong to the employer.
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>That's can be a problem--deciding whether you're legally an employee or a contractor.
The IRS has clear guidelines on what is and isn't a contractor. Get with your accountant to decide. My contacts state something like "I am an independent contractor. I set my hours and do my work where I say"
Craig Berntson
MCSD, Microsoft .Net MVP, Grape City Community Influencer