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1 posted on 12/20/2004 9:04:30 PM PST by ScuzzyTerminator
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To: ScuzzyTerminator
In tiny print at the bottom of the license agreement:

We have the right to abduct your first born female child....

2 posted on 12/20/2004 9:08:52 PM PST by Hunble
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I thought that it was something important like shrinkwapping a boat??? My Bad.


3 posted on 12/20/2004 9:11:30 PM PST by Ethyl (when)
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If one reads many software agreements closely, one doesn't buy the software, but are 'leasing' its use.

Unlike buying a book or a CD that you can give away or sell at a yard sale or trade, software ownership is usually retained by the software creator.

Technically, when you upgrade, for example, you are supposed to destroy the old software. The software company retains the right to reclaim it at will.


4 posted on 12/20/2004 9:27:57 PM PST by TomGuy (America: Best friend or worst enemy. Choose wisely.)
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To: ScuzzyTerminator

When I opened the shrink wrap I heard a loud voice say, "All of your software are belong to us!"


8 posted on 12/20/2004 10:59:27 PM PST by UbonGhostrider (Fire for effect)
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Linux people have tried this is the past. WHen they could only get a particular piece of computer hardware by buying it with Windows, they bought it, then when Windows first booted and demanded the acceptance of Microsoft's terms, they refused. Since all they wanted was the hardware in the first place (planning to install Linux on it), the then tried to return the WIndows software for a refund, as the demand window said they could do. Hilarity ensued, as one web site frequently puts such things.


15 posted on 12/21/2004 6:40:15 AM PST by John Jorsett
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...we felt it was an important case to bring for the benefit of the general public," says Baker's attorney, high tech litigation specialist Ira Rothken...

How altruistic of you, counselor.

And did you do this pro bono, for the benefit of the general public?

Or are you working a scam to suck money out of the software manufacturers?

Lawyers are the scum of the earth.

16 posted on 12/21/2004 7:13:22 AM PST by OldSmaj (Islam is a false religion. It's adherents and followers are doomed to hell.)
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