[SGVLUG] OT: Review MS "Heroes Happen {here}" event

John E. Kreznar jek at ininx.com
Fri Feb 29 14:47:26 PST 2008


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matti <mathew_2000 at yahoo.com> writes:

> --- "John E. Kreznar" <jek at ininx.com> wrote:

>> > Anyhow, the Vista CD is the real thing... kinda nice if you didn't
>> > already have it.

>> In order to use it, do you have to agree to not try to understand
>> (reverse engineer) it?  That would be its REAL cost for someone who
>> has never before entered into any contract with Microsoft.

> I admire your spirit.

Thanks.

> While I myself have some issues with EULAs,
> due to professional reasons I need to use
> a number of OSes and SW under various licenses.

In other words, you've already lost your virginity, so it doesn't
matter.  Those of us who haven't breach no contract by decompiling or
otherwise studying Microsoft code.  This is a freedom not to be given
up lightly.

- -- 
 John E. Kreznar jek at ininx.com 9F1148454619A5F08550 705961A47CC541AFEF13
  Some folks cherish the freedom to read the computer programs that they
  use.  Such a person is rightfully offended when asked to give up this
  freedom, as necessary to render a document in some proprietary format.

  Convert a Microsoft Word document to an open standard before posting.

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