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  1. August 15th, 2002, 03:47 PM #1
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    Talking Sp3 EULA Workaround!

    http://www.theregus.com/content/4/25996.html

    Hilarious

    M$ is not getting away with this one!!
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  2. August 15th, 2002, 03:57 PM #2
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    Not quite - since by installing it you have to agree - but at the end of the day even if you don't agree, the sp3 software allows it to do what you didn't agree to, so while it's an interesting exercise in semantics, I don't think it gets anyone anywhere.
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  3. August 15th, 2002, 04:27 PM #3
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    I agree. It doesn't get one anywhere. Basically, if the software gets on the computer, it's going to perform _as if you accepted the EULA._

    Even if someone challenged Enabler's enabling, I doubt it would hold up in court.
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  4. August 15th, 2002, 05:01 PM #4
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    Should it end up in court would`nt the onus then be on MS to prove you "agreed to the licence prior to the installation" as in the "you can`t install windows without IE intigration" argument?


    EDIT:must get a new keyboard either that or a new set of fingers
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  5. August 15th, 2002, 05:21 PM #5
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    Here Archer - choose the model you would like



    I would imagine these people would let you pick your nose too
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  6. August 19th, 2002, 02:12 PM #6
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    *sigh* Cerebral bastards.

    Notice I said the sp3 workaround was "hilarious", indicating that I thought it was extremely funny, which would lead some to believe it wasn't to be taken seriously.
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  7. August 19th, 2002, 05:41 PM #7
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    Is it just me or does microsoft become increasingly impudent by the day ?

    It serves them right that you can work around their EULA.
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  8. August 20th, 2002, 03:43 AM #8
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    Originally posted by techleet
    *sigh* Cerebral bastards.

    Notice I said the sp3 workaround was "hilarious", indicating that I thought it was extremely funny, which would lead some to believe it wasn't to be taken seriously.
    Shoulda put it in the tech lounge then
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  9. August 20th, 2002, 11:58 AM #9
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    Originally posted by NooNoo


    Shoulda put it in the tech lounge then
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