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Re: [LUG] Don't compare physical objects and software.

 

Grant Sewell wrote:
> Neil Williams wrote:
>   
>> The EULA dialogue itself is only one part of the package - the software
>> usually comes with a lengthy paper licence and/or a licence file on the
>> original media. Ignorance of the law is no defence and in a business
>> setting, not reading an EULA could give rise to a claim for negligence
>> against you by your employer.
>>     
> What *really* bugs me at times is when you have a little sticker that 
> says something along the lines of "by breaking this seal you are 
> demonstrating your agreement to the terms and conditions held within" 
> (or something along those lines).  How can anyone realistically say, 
> "Yes, I agree to these terms", when they've not been given an 
> opportunity to read them?
>
> Grant.
>
>   
How about ripping the packaging to pieces but leaving the sticker intact?

Rob


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