Makes sense. Thanks. Shepherds are the best beasts!
On May 25, 2011, at 11:26 PM, Thomas Ward <thomasward1...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Charles, > > Having "I Disagree" automatically checked by default is standard > installation procedure, and for one very good reason. The main one is > that in order to continue with the installation of the software you > must implicitly agree to the terms of the license agreement and then > are bound by it legally. Basically, from a legal standpoint checking I > Agree and then clicking Next is the software equal of signing your > name on the dotted line. Its a contract between you and company x, > and like all contracts it isn't legally binding until you sign your > name on the dotted line, or in this case click the "I Agree" checkbox > implicitly stating your agreement to the contract. In short, its just > a legal formality everyone abides by, and the courts will uphold the > fact you made a intentional choice to check the "I Agree" checkbox > agreeing to the contract thus making it legally binding in a court of > law. > > HTH > > > On 5/25/11, Charles Rivard <woofer...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: >> I just installed beta 19 of MOTA, and a thought crossed my mind. Did you >> notice that the "I do not agree" radio button was checked by default? I've >> noticed this during other game installations as well, and wonder why the "I >> agree" button isn't the one that is usually checked. Just a thought of >> curiosity. >> >> --- >> Laughter is the best medicine, so look around, find a dose and take it to >> heart. >> --- >> Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org >> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >> gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. >> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >> http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. >> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, >> please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. >> > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, > please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
