I've had some software developed, now the coder is holding me for ransom.
noodle: what does the contract that i hope you got signed say?if you didn't get a contract signed, you kind of brought this on yourself.  if you did and he's violating the terms, take him to small claims court.if there isn't a contract, consider walking away and finding someone else to do it.i'd highly suggest avoiding rentacoder and simlar sites.  they do not typically produce high quality work, and there is often a language barrier issue.