[EM]

I have always been curious as to what a consumer is supposed to do if they do NOT agree with the EULA that Microsoft requires agreement with. I mean that I can't read it until I open the package, open the shrink around the CD and place it into my CDRom drive. Only then can I read the EULA. If I don't agree with it what then? I can't return it to where I purchased it since it is now "opened" software but I was not given the opportunity to agree or disagree with the EULA without opening it. Since I don't agree with the EULA I am not "allowed" to use the software. But I can't return it. And I can't use it. Get the picture? Seems like the EULA is rather unenforcable since my options are so limited. After all the retail price at CompUSA is hovering around $279 US for Win2k PRO and I for one do not agree with any EULA being unavailable on the package for perusal before purchase. Seems a waste of money to buy a product only to not be allowed to use it as I want but also not be allowed to return it either. My personal standpoint (which could be wrong) is that as long as they insist that I have to agree with their EULA but do not make it available on the outside of the package, then I can do whatever I want with the product after purchasing it. This has been a bit of a sore point for me since the beginning of "click here if you agree".
(BTW my Win2k is legit, I won it from Microsoft in their launch drawing).

Ed


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[INFERNO2000]

hmmm...I'm going to buy something, open it up, and return it(after pirated, of course) just to see what a clerk would do.

"Excuse me. I'd like to return this. I disagree with the EULA, so I can't legally use this"



EULA be damned as far as I'm concerned. I run my pc how I want and use the software how I want. It was formerly property of the owner...but when I put my money in the cashier's hands, it became my property, for me to take the responsibilities for.

my EULA?

ok you can have it...but get your own key.