On Thu, 2006-05-11 at 12:06, alan wrote: > >> > >>> The point is how many people actually read and understand the EULA. I > >>> wonder how many people realize the rights that they hand to MS when they > >>> click on the agree or install their latest version of XP. > >>> > >>> This is an interesting question as this was posted just a few days ago. > >>> http://linuxadvocate.org/articles.php?p=1 > >>> > >>> You cannot even boot a new computer without agreeing to the EULA. The > >>> service tech may do it in advance and you, as a user may never see it. It > >>> has happened to me. > >> > >> > >> Yes it would be a big boost to open source if companies treated > >> EULAs like other contracts and waited for their legal departments > >> to scrutinize and approve them before hitting that 'accept' > >> key on every install and update. > >> > > > > Whoa, don't give the lawyers an idea on how to make more money. Just think > > about it. Your legal department all of a sudden decides that you cannot > > install any software without one of their staff reading and discussing the > > implications of the EULA and deciding if it is safe for the company to use. > > > > On the other hand, if the lawyers get involved, there may be a good reason > > not to purchase Windows or pre-installed systems. Lawyers have a good way of > > taking things way out of context. > > Wait until they get a look at the GPL... > > If lawyers got involved in everything we would still be living in caves > unable to use fire due to the "liability issues". There are no GPL restrictions related to using software, they only control how you can redistribute it. -- Les Mikesell lesmikesell@xxxxxxxxx
