On 8 Aug 2001, John Hasler wrote: >Dave Sherohman writes: >> According to the Microsoft EULA, they could put code into the startup >> routines of any of their software that causes it to break into the >> Pentagon's computers, search out the nuclear launch codes, and blow up >> the planet while displaying the splash screen and it wouldn't be >> Microsoft's fault when the bombs fell. > >The EULA only protects Microsoft against suits brought by people who have >agreed to it for damage done to them by software licensed to them under it.
So theoretically, the NIPC could file a US v Microsoft suit because of CodeRed? Looks like some congresscritters are going to get a little mail tonight. -- There is no problem so great that it cannot be solved with suitable application of High Explosives. Who is John Galt? [EMAIL PROTECTED], that's who!