On Wed, 2003-09-03 at 08:01, Anne Wilson wrote: > On Tuesday 02 Sep 2003 10:08 pm, Stephen Kuhn wrote: > > Microsoft is once again trying to block the MSN protocol from usage > > by GPL/OSS programs - in reality, it's not a very good protocol in > > the first place, so hopefully, the public will start shying away > > from using MSN and stick to the ICQ/AIM protocols and JABBER > > amongst other things; the M$ EULA is reflecting their rabid nature; > > they can legally do what they want and when they want as long as > > someone clicks "I Agree". > > > I'm trying, Stephen. I've given them the spiel about it starting to > cost, and whenever M$ decide they want more cash.... Granddaughter > has agreed to mention it to her mates, but I'm not so sure it will > get anywhere. I might have to lean a little harder. > > Anne
Here's a tidbit to think about for anyone that really really wants to use the MSN Messenger on Windows; the past EULA's and the new EULA literally state that Microsoft has the right to view the contents of that particular machine without permission of the user/owner. Now what do they think? stephen kuhn ============================== illawarra computer services a kuhn media australia company http://kma.0catch.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- * This message was composed on a 100% Microsoft free computer * ----------------------------------------------------------------- A housewife, an accountant and a lawyer were asked to add 2 and 2. The housewife replied, "Four!". The accountant said, "It's either 3 or 4. Let me run those figures through my spread sheet one more time." The lawyer pulled the drapes, dimmed the lights and asked in a hushed voice, "How much do you want it to be?"
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