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Microsoft EULA asks for root rights - again
« Reply #1 on: 4 August 2002, 03:50 »
this is exactly the reason why I didn't download and install SP3 for Win2K right away, I was pretty sure there was some kinda catch  :(
Earlier today I played a divX movie which had no sound, now what I normally do when the Playa blocks on a file I check it with WMP 6.4, I found that a good way to see if there simply is a codec missing.
So I reboot in Windoze and notice that, like I thought WMP attempts to download a M$ codec.
I downloaded it without installing, read the EULA and it contains the exact same bullshit about DRM and secure content.
No more security fixes or updates from M$ for me, that's it! Windoze is far too buggy and insecure to be patched anyway.
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« Reply #2 on: 4 August 2002, 06:19 »
2.4 percent of all internet users read agreements.

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« Reply #3 on: 4 August 2002, 21:53 »
quote:
Originally posted by Ex Eleven / b0b:
That is filthy, fucking filthy. Microsoft know that nobody reads there EULA's!


And even for those of us who do, the damned things are gettting so long that it's easy for them to sneak something in there.
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« Reply #4 on: 5 August 2002, 01:54 »
Wait a sec, can't these EULA's be used against MS? Get your "pro wind0ze zombie buddy" or "wind0ze gets the job done, who needs Linux?" buddy. Now ask him to update wind0ze, show him the EULA. Even a total computer newbie should be a little shooken by these BS statements.
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« Reply #5 on: 5 August 2002, 02:25 »
yeah, i could make my dad shit his pants with this thanks. as for microsofts licensing, howabout, instead of trying to play innocient, fuck law, and gimme my warez and mp3's, besides it feels better inside when you know you are breaking the law./*if  only we all thought that way*/
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« Reply #6 on: 5 August 2002, 10:39 »
quote:
Originally posted by Ex Eleven / b0b:
That is filthy, fucking filthy. Microsoft know that nobody reads there EULA's!


I couldn't have said it better myself.

Who actually reads those EULA's?  Not a damn person.
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« Reply #7 on: 5 August 2002, 12:36 »
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yeah, i could make my dad shit his pants with this thanks. as for microsofts licensing, howabout, instead of trying to play innocient, fuck law, and gimme my warez and mp3's, besides it feels better inside when you know you are breaking the law./*if  only we all thought that way*/


Agreed, freeloading r0x0rz. But im extra twisted, I don't feel good breaking the law(unless I feel im "Freedom fighting" against government, society etc.). I however, feel good freeloading. This is because with .mp3s im fighting the corporate world and vastly inflated CD prices(even for 15 year old cd's!) and dumbass dudes who challenge the right to internet lawlessness. So lots of mmmmm good when I get my Napster on. As for pirating, I feel the computer game industry is an abomination of it's former self, and im helping to fight it... even though the games are still fun to play. It's behind the scenes that is the problem. Once again more awwww yeah feelings! Best part is, free endorphins from breaking the law, and getting fun free stuff(best part!). What a sweet deal!

No, you won't see me at a WTO or G8(or was that G7?) riot anytime soon... if ever. I suppose I sound like I have a "A" tatoo on my shoulder eh?  ;)
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« Reply #8 on: 6 August 2002, 05:22 »
no no no no no no no no no no

yet another reason to be xp free, and to try to find a way to correct ms
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