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From: john@hp-pcd.UUCP (john)
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Subject: Re: Your software rights are in danger
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Date: Sun, 22-Dec-85 12:41:00 EST
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Posted: Sun Dec 22 12:41:00 1985
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Nf-From: hpcvla!john    Dec 22 09:41:00 1985

<<<<
< Now suppose that this was a shrink-wrap license under the Illinois law.  And
< suppose you bought the software by mail-order.  You cannot determine if it
< works without accepting the license agreement.
<

If you don't know what you are buying then you shouldn't be using mail order 
houses. A dealer will let you try out the software and answer your questions
before the sale so you will know what your getting. You can even ask (before
handing him your check) "If this doesn't work on my machine will you refund
my money?"

Dealers charge more but they offer more services. If you can't afford it then
find a local users group to help BEFORE putting down your money.


< A point to ponder:  Why doesn't the law require that the software must live
< up to all the claims made by it's publisher???


For the same reason that you can't sue an after shave manufactor because their
product didn't help your love life.


John Eaton
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