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"I want to own my hardware and software power" I think this states what I am trying to say.
by whizzkid 12y ago
"I want to own my hardware and software power"
I think this states what I am trying to say.
- wffurr 12y agoThe parent is specifically addressing that point. You don't own most of the software you are purchasing. The vendor retains either the technical or legal ability to reach into your machine and disable the software via the licensing agreement.
- whizzkid 12y agoI understand the point, which is really reasonable. But how about this way; In order to disable the software that I installed on my machine, they need to know who I am, which computer it is installed to, plus lots of other procedures to deal with. Which is time consuming and not easy. In order to disable cloud hosted software, - User.find(me).licence.valid = false
- pjmlp 12y agoOn most countries EULAS are void.
- JoeAltmaier 12y agoYeah how's that work? In the US any terms made after money is tendered are void. This was done to avoid someone adding terms to a contract on delivery. SO is it true for software too? What about electronic download?
- pjmlp 12y agoIn most European countries yes, as you can only read such licenses after buying the product. For the EULA to be enforcable, it needs to be made available at the store in such a way that the customer can read it before buying. Same thing for digital goods. If you can only read the license after buying the product, it is not valid.
- MiddleEndian 12y agoLicense or not, source or not, if I have something installed on my computer, I can modify it or at least attempt to do so. I can also run it without a reliable network connection. Not so much for streaming services.