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[Pete Hardie]

Geoffrey wrote:
> James P. Kinney III wrote:
> 
>> If I recall correctly, M$ banned the use of open-source software for
>> remote access and control of M$ systems.
> 
> 
> What possible legal grounds could they have?

I believe it is that you've only *licensed* the software, and so they
control the conditions under which you can use it.

Of course, the other side believes that a license can only be granted
under a contract, with signatures and consideration, so such a thing
is a legal fiction.

That's why I have my 6yo click the EULA buttons when installing software,
since minors cannot legally sign contracts.




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