Re: Stupid question yet I am unsure of the ethics here...

[Bonnie Granat <bgranat -at- att -dot- net>]

"Swallow, William" wrote:
> 
> I always ask permission to showcase portions of the work I have performed,
> regardless of the reason. I also don't distribute the documents
> electronically... I walk in with them, and I walk out with them. Just my
> take on this.
> 
>
> 
> Is this ethical to do?  I have no idea.  Do I have to remove all screen
> shots and change the name of the application?  technically, i wrote the
> manual, but clearly it belongs to the client.  Can I use a document I have
> written as part of my work portfolio as it is now, or do I need to change
> names and facts of the material?
> 

Because my former employer permits some resellers to post our manuals, I
have no problem with doing so myself.

Check to see if your manuals are available in any public forum.

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