RE: [LUG] Lib Dem MP view on needs for public sector IT support

[Paul Weaver <P.J.Weaver@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>===== Original Message From Mark Evans <mpe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> =====
>If more people actually read, and understood, the kind of
>licences which can come with proprietary software (some of which come
>with some very nasty terms and conditions) then things might be very
>different.

Thr trouble is, proprietry licenses basically make anyone using the software 
break the license. This means the licensor can pick and choose who to sue. 
Most people will get of lightly, but annoy them just the wrong way (although 
still legally) and you have no defence.



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