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Computer software terms 'unfair'
IMO freely redistributing a malware program with the malware removed is part of a continuum of reaction to unfair practices. That continuum includes the use of popup blockers, spyware removers etc. etc. IMO it's just pussyfooting around to say that KaZaa Lite distribution is breaking a EULA but ad blocking,

One license - two computers
I contend that the spyware permissive EULA situation is exactly equivalent. It is attempt to get consumers to unknowingly indicate permission for outsiders to use the consumer's computer for the purposes of the outsider. As such, it is an unfair business practice. joemooreaterolsdotcom.

72 Hour Suspension? Fair or Unfair? How do you like your ...
Microsoft only produces the EULA. It's for a court to decide on its interpretation, and whether or not the EULA is legal in the first place. Good call. I've been exceptionally unfair to the Microsoft representatives, and for the most part, I've yet to see Microsoft behave in anything less than a professional

XP licence
I'm not a lawyer, but this smacks of restraint of trade or unfair competition at least. Of course, that's par for the course at MS, but even they are not usually so stupid as to hand the opposition a smoking gun like this. Roeland Rengelink wrote: Well, as I see it the GPL licence is morally equivalent to 1.

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Courageous dontw...@spam.com alt games warcraft alt games everquest comp sys ibm pc games strategic Yes, it happens all the time. A EULA means what the *courts* say it means, and can limit what *courts* say they can limit. There's a certain degree of ambiguity over whether or not a EULA is actually an enforceable

OT:EULA and European law
On the other hand, the casual piracy that's always been the result of intellectual laziness (can't be bothered to read the EULA) or the fact that there was to sue and penalize Microsoft for alleged monopolistic practices, never once raised the issue of a purportedly unfair or unenforceable licensing practice.

Does anyone here still install Windows 98?
By consent decree, unfair business practices have stopped with no admission of wrong-doing. The courts haven't found squat. Whether they have _actually_ Also, read the EULA for a machine from say, Gateway, and you will find that the licence is _only_ for the the original machine and the original purchaser.

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A EULA means what the *courts* say it means, and can limit what *courts* say they can limit. It's VERY common for businesses to put items in contracts which You do know parties take contracts to court for litigation all the time, right? Even against major corporations? Check out some of Microsoft's EULA issues.

Office XP has Copy Protection
The clauses is totally unfair (things like reamdys that do not match the breach in severity). 2. A clause removes rights where legal advice would usually be required. ie you are taking away fundametal legal rights which a layman could not be expected to fully understand without legal advice.

Refuting Microsoft EULA
... as _fraud_," From this article: http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/25120.html The question is: are deceptive and grossly unfair EULAs legally binding? I could have my 14 year old daughter install the OS (and click agree) then claim I'm not bound by the EULA because... a) I'm not the one who agreed to it

Windows EULA 'Translated' into Simple English
That change was on the sp1 ( I think) Yes, but the original EULA of WinXP was also only slightly less onerous. ... now I did not have to agree to that, Yes, you did, if you wanted to install it. .... I think *any* firm that abuses their monopoly & takes unfair advantage of their trusting customers is acting badly.

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If a contract (in this case the EULA) can be shown as to be unfair to the buyer, normally done by checking how much the Vendor gets out of it and how much I have a lot of trouble finding anything in the EQ EULA that I'd consider unfair. For the very low price of $10 per month, all they ask is that I obey some

MS EULA loophole?
The transfer has to include all component parts, media, printed materials, this EULA, and if applicable, the Certificate of Authenticity. you give up all your rights under 17 USC 109 and 117 (subject to local regulations regarding unfair contractual terms), and, to quote the FSF's brief in Wallace v.

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The National Consumer Council (NCC) has accused 17 firms, including Microsoft, Adobe and Symantec, of using unfair "end user licence agreements" (EULAs). The NCC looked at 25 software packages and said that in 17 instances, the packaging did not tell potential buyers they would have to sign an EULA in order to

Are the typical "EULA" licenses actually fair ?
Re the EULA - its no different to having to agree with the EULA for XP, so you can use that prog. As far as I am aware, there were no EULA's for the The laws of the state where you live govern all other claims, including claims under state consumer protection laws, unfair competition laws, and in tort. b.

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That's a little unfair; for all you know, the poster is entitled to the education discount but is making sure they won't miss anything from it. Or they might even be just curious. My response wasn't to the original poster but to the statement that the EULA makes the two versions different.

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If a contract (in this case the EULA) can be shown as to be unfair to the buyer, normally done by checking how much the Vendor gets out of it and how much the buyer does, it could be classed as unfair. Care to re-read those EULAs now ? =). Ok, lets see - where's me EQ one ? Bah - only an old one, has it changed

Priclessware Promotes Copyright Infringement
A court may take the EULA into consideration if Microsoft sue someone, but the court can decide that it is unfair and rule against Microsoft. "Anonymous" <n...@none.com> wrote in message news:#E2OyudBBHA.1972@tkmsftngp03... It is very possible to refuse the activation key at any time. Most software licenses today

Office XP Licensing & Installation
AFAIK, there have been no rulings regarding an online game EULA. It is ] not quite the same as a shrink wrap licence, however, I would agree there ] are similarities. Yup. Of course, if Blizzard had the EULA online, say on their web page, before he bought the game, and they could prove he might have read it,

Computer software terms 'unfair'
Whilst I'm not necessarily saying you are in the wrong, is it not a bit unfair to leave your end-user with no way to get support ? Would it not be better to use the retail product ? Would you be content to purchase a car if it were sold under similar circumstances? Have you read the MS EULA? Yes, unfortunately.