Licence

[Asher_N]

So it is really a post-sale shrink-wrap license, since you don't get to
see the ALL of the terms until after the sale.

But you see them before you unseal the actual CDs. You can return the
software then. If the store refuses to take it back, contact MS.

 

[kurttrail]

But you see them before you unseal the actual CDs.

No you don't.

You can return the
software then.
LOL!

If the store refuses to take it back, contact MS.

F*#K MS. I'll use my copy of software according to what I feel is
legal, and if MS doesn't like it, then they can sue me.

That's how the law works. Of course MS would prove by a preponderance
of the evidence that they have a right to invade my privacy in my home,
that there EULA supercedes my right to "fair use" of my copy of
software, and that they been materially damaged by alleged breech of
terms.

MS won't do that, because there is a very good chance that they'd lose.

LOL! Do you think IBM should just give in to SCO's belief that IBM has
violated the Unix License?

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[Asher_N]

No you don't.

Yes you do. The EULA comes printed in the box. The CD sleeves are sealed
independently.

F*#K MS. I'll use my copy of software according to what I feel is
legal, and if MS doesn't like it, then they can sue me.

It's not about what you feel. It's about what the law says.

That's how the law works. Of course MS would prove by a preponderance
of the evidence that they have a right to invade my privacy in my home,
that there EULA supercedes my right to "fair use" of my copy of
software, and that they been materially damaged by alleged breech of
terms.

The EULA is a contract that more narrowly redifens your rights granted
under copyright law. By agreeing to it, you agree to be bound by them.

 

[Winux P]

But you see them before you unseal the actual CDs. You can return the
software then. If the store refuses to take it back, contact MS.

BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA................. You really think MS is in the business
of having it's software returned to them? For what ever reason?
Imagine if too many people for their liking started doing it. So how many
people has the Ministry of Sh!t pulled up for EULA 'infringements'? Legally
they can't even do it. I've got a better idea, I don't agree with EULA so
come and get 'your' software with a full refund.

- Winux P

 

[kurttrail]

Yes you do. The EULA comes printed in the box. The CD sleeves are
sealed independently.

LOL! Mine didn't.

It's not about what you feel. It's about what the law says.

What law?

The EULA is a contract that more narrowly redifens your rights granted
under copyright law. By agreeing to it, you agree to be bound by them.

Nope. I have every right not to follow any term that I feel is
unconscionable. If MS' disagrees, then they have to sue me to prove,
not only that I'm wrong, but the my alleged breech damaged them
materially. That's how contract law works. If you don't like that,
then start lobbying Congress to change Contract law.

See. You are too much of a pussy to answer. Why? Because it shows
exactly how the law works. Companies in SCO's and MS's position have to
sue and win if they believe some company or some person has violated
their license. And it ain't a violation until a Judge rules that it is,
not when some dipsh*t named A**wipe says so, or when the licensor says
so.

NO CONTRACT IS A LAW UNTO ITSELF! Don't like it, tough sh*t!

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[Lil' Dave]

Just go down to the local Wal-Mart and get you another product key and CD.
CD probably has SP2 on it for starters. Scribe a copy of the product key
someplace for safekeeping. Laminate the product key, and adhere it to your
son's PC after the install is assured complete and operable.

There may be a Pentium inside, but MS owns your PC.