> BTW, I *have* dealt with Windows XP's activation issues and > it was less hassle than the limitations on Dreamweaver - sure > I was on hold for a while but I didn't have to buy a new copy > or anything. When I buy a full price software package (not > an OEM or discounted item) I expect that I can reinstall it > on whatever platforms are supported. Let me rephrase that, I > *will* reinstall it as *I* see fit, EULA or not. When you > buy a car it won't suddenly not let you drive it because "you > already drove to the store twice today, sorry".
Software isn't a car. You don't buy software. You buy a license to use that software. If the license says, "you must pat your tummy and rub your head while chanting 'I am the love child of Bill Gates'", and you agree to that license, you will have a tough time getting around that. There are lots of questions about the legality of EULAs, but as things stand right now, this is probably a battle you don't want to fight. > As for the BSA, they notify you before they begin their > crusades through your offices, IIRC they have no legal > backing to just waltz in and examine what they want without > doing so first. Its not like you're hiding dead bodies, > its software. >From what I've read, the BSA relies on the cooperation of local law enforcement, and coordinates with them before paying you a visit. They do not notify their target before visiting. Dave Watts, CTO, Fig Leaf Software http://www.figleaf.com/ Fig Leaf Software provides the highest caliber vendor-authorized instruction at our training centers in Washington DC, Atlanta, Chicago, Baltimore, Northern Virginia, or on-site at your location. Visit http://training.figleaf.com/ for more information! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~| Logware (www.logware.us): a new and convenient web-based time tracking application. Start tracking and documenting hours spent on a project or with a client with Logware today. Try it for free with a 15 day trial account. http://www.houseoffusion.com/banners/view.cfm?bannerid=67 Message: http://www.houseoffusion.com/lists.cfm/link=i:4:199164 Archives: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/threads.cfm/4 Subscription: http://www.houseoffusion.com/lists.cfm/link=s:4 Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/unsubscribe.cfm?user=11502.10531.4 Donations & Support: http://www.houseoffusion.com/tiny.cfm/54
