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Read the Fine Print

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the show-this-to-your-boss dept.

nihilist_1137 writes: "This story is about how MS changed its EULA and you just gave them control of your computer. In the section on Windows XP Professional, 'Internet-Based Services Components' paragraph says in part, 'You acknowledge and agree that Microsoft may automatically check the version of the Product and/or its components that you are utilizing and may provide upgrades or fixes to the Product that will be automatically downloaded to your Workstation Computer.'"

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  1. What's the difference..... by mickwd · · Score: 5, Funny

    .....betweeen a Microsoft Product and a Virus/Trojan ?

    The EULA.

    1. Re:What's the difference..... by Black+Parrot · · Score: 5, Funny


      > .....betweeen a Microsoft Product and a Virus/Trojan ?

      Viruses usually work as intended.

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  2. Re: Maybe the users want it by Black+Parrot · · Score: 4, Funny


    If the users want it, why is it in the EULA instead of the television commercials?

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