Show Bid Request freeware/shareware cd Bid Request Id: 25882 Bookmark in my 'To Do' list Posted by: adm,inc. (16 ratings) (Software buyer rating 10) Non-action Ratio: Very Good - 21.43% Buyer Security Verifications: Good Approved on: Aug 30, 2002 3:48:34 AM EDT Bidding Closes: Sep 13, 2002 3:53:08 AM EDT Viewed (by coders): 488 times Phase: 100% of work completed and accepted. Coder has been paid. Max Accepted Bid: Bidding is closed Project Type: Small Business Project: $100 (USD) + Bidding Type: Open Auction Categories: Web, Documentation / Tech Writing, Misc Enter chat room for this bid request (0 active users at Aug 28, 2003 10:39:23 PM EDT) Description: I need to have some freeware/shareware compilation CD&'s created. I already have a menu system to handle the “front end” menu duties, but need someone to do the following: 1. Browse online freeware/shareware archives and download programs that fit in whatever theme I choose. (e.g. I might ask for a CD full of audio tools) a. The programs would need to meet specific criteria. (e.g. no time limited trials, or demo versions) 2. Once downloaded, if the program is standalone setup.exe, then no further work would be needed. However, if the program is a .zip file, it would need to be handled in one of two ways: a. If the .zip contains setup files (e.g. setup.exe or install.exe) then you would need to unzip all files, and delete the original .zip. b. If the .zip does not contain setup files, the .zip would neeed to be converted into a self-extracting zip file. In other words, for the menu&'s “Install” button to work, I need an executable file to launch. 3. The program&'s name, version number, license type (e.g. freeware), platform compatibility (e.g. 95/98), full description and relative file path would need to be added to a data file (plaintext) which would be used by our menu to launch the file from the CD-ROM. 4. Each program would need to be placed in appropriate sub-categories. For example: if the CD is full of audio tools, you would be responsible for sorting programs into appropriate categories like: mp3 tools, wav editors, etc. 5. Testing with our menu (to check for correct file paths) as a final procedure. We have a simple tool to find errors quickly which you could use. That&'s about it. Not hard, just a little time consuming. Once all of the data is assembled, it would be uploaded via ftp to our server. *** IMPORTANT *** 1. Since this job requires a LOT of data moving over the net, only someone with a FAST and STABLE internet connection should bid. 2. Please keep in mind: in the case of a popular program category (e.g. screensavers) a project may involve downloading and sorting hundreds of programs. 3. This job is not a one time thing. If you are fast and reliable, you would get many similar future jobs. Please make all bids keeping our future business together in mind. 4. Thoroughness and attention to detail is a must. There is a lot of freeware and shareware out there. I can direct you to some good archives but each CD should be as full of related programs as possible. Deliverables: Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done. Complete copyrights to all work purchased. Platform: n/a Special Conditions / Other: Each project should be done as fast as possible. 14 days maximum will be given. Remember that contacting the other party outside of the site (by email, phone, etc.) on all business projects < $500 (before the buyer's money is escrowed) is a violation of both the software buyer and seller agreements. We monitor all site activity for such violations and can instantly expel transgressers on the spot, so we thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you notice a violation please help out the site and report it. Thanks for your help.   Bidding/Comments: All monetary amounts on the site are in United States dollars. Rent a Coder is a closed auction, so coders can only see their own bids and comments. Buyers can view every posting made on their bid requests. See all rejected bids (and all comments) Name   Bid Amount    Date   Coder Rating   Astute (19 ratings) in Mumbai, Maharashtra India Bid id: 294,186   $500 (USD) Aug 31, 2002 11:40:24 AM EDT  9.52 (Excellent)     Mark, This is Mahesh again from Astute Software. I would be interested in this work of yours considering the long term work nature. Attached herewith is a word document containing some queries i have. - Mahesh Kanniah Astute Software Attached File           See 21 private reply(ies) to/from Astute.