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> In fact, i'd go so far as to say that if Microsoft ever actually tried to enforce, it would run them into serious regulatory trouble. And Microsoft probably
by Supermighty 13y ago
> In fact, i'd go so far as to say that if Microsoft ever actually tried to enforce, it would run them into serious regulatory trouble.
And Microsoft probably knows this, and would avoid it at all costs. But having an overly broad EULA helps them push around the n00b Linux installer who doesn't know any better.
- JulianMorrison 13y agoAnd the big corporation with too much to lose to feel safe rolling the dice even on a sure thing.
- DannyBee 13y agoI completely agree that they would do this, right up until the point it got hairy for them.
- wnight 13y agoIt's too bad they can choose to stop once they've started. Like the patent trolls new-egg is fighting. New-egg should essentially be able to take the trolls to court and part them out for sale, down to their CEO's organs, for trying this in the first place.