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Is there any service that doesn't require installing spyware on your system? AFAIK they all force developers to install monitoring software, and then boast abo
by throwmeaway2525 13y ago
Is there any service that doesn't require installing spyware on your system?
AFAIK they all force developers to install monitoring software, and then boast about this on their marketing pages targeting employers.
- loceng 13y agoAnd it's not actual effective in preventing fraud. The only real way would be having a live video stream + recording you can return to watch.
- weavorateam 13y agoUnless I am mistaken, it is not obligatory (at least on oDesk) to track time using their "spy" software. Instead you can report offline hours if you have previously agreed with the client.
- john_horton 13y agoThat's correct - when the client makes a hire, she can decide whether or not to allow offline hours.
- RougeFemme 13y agoIt's not required on Elance, either, thankfully.
- Implicated 13y agoLike others have said, the tracking software hasn't proven to be effective in stopping contractors who want to pad hours. The contracts who were doing this before are still doing it, and those who are offended by the practice have all but left.