[ale] running OPA (other people's apps) on my network

[Jeff Hubbs]

Chris Kleeschulte wrote:
> I have told my company not to comply with their data plan, my company  
> refuses.
>   
Over and done.  Document your objection and that your management 
received it; keep documentation at home.  You could be a hardliner and 
insist that your employer direct you to comply in writing so you have an 
even stronger case should everything go flooey.
> Custom Data Solution says that they have many customers who run their  
> app on the customer's machines/network, nary a complaint.
>   
Irrelevant if not outright insulting. 
> I have quarantined this app as much as possible, 
Good.
> but this is extremely  
> bad business for CDS to ask me to run their app on my network without  
> providing me the source code. 
It's only bad business for you. :)
> I try to run only apps that I compile  
> myself or from trusted sources.
>   
Good.
> What would you all do in this situation? 
Either of A) Document and comply B) quit C) refuse and risk dismissal.
> I guess I am just wondering  
> if you think that it is absurd for a client to ask a supplier to run  
> their software? 
It's not absurd to ask; it's absurd to ask and not expect to be called 
out on it.
> The unmitigated gall.
>   
Welcome to IT. :)