First Worm with a EULA?

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Posted by ryuzaki0 on Friday October 25, 2002 @06:03AM from the first-born-child-at-risk dept.

ErikRed1488 writes "There is a new virtual postcard from Friend Greetings, owned by Permissioned Media that prompts you to install their software to view the card. You are then presented with a EULA granting them permission to e-mail all the Contacts in your Outlook Address Book. Those people are presented with an e-mail from you telling them they have a greeting card to pick up. So, this thing spreads like a worm, but includes a EULA that 95% of users won't take the time to read. Symantec isn't detecting this as a virus, but does have information about it on their site. In addition to the worm-like way it spreads, it also installs spyware designed to deliver ads to your computer. You also give them permission to install further software any time they want. In my opinion this is completely nasty, but it's all clearly in the EULA that you must agree to before it installs the software."

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Fist Sport! by Anonymous Coward · 2002-10-25 06:04 · Score: -1, Offtopic

Virtual postcards are the candy frosting of the internet. Useless and bad for you.

Learn to communicate for yourselves, slashbots!
Wellstone assassinated by Republicans by forkspoon · 2002-10-25 06:16 · Score: -1, Offtopic

Senator Wellstone assassinated by Republican operatives to regain control of Senate.
Sad day ... Paul Wellstone dead at 58 by Rupert · 2002-10-25 06:22 · Score: -1, Offtopic

I just heard some sad news on the news - US Senator Paul Wellstone was found dead in a pile of aircraft wreckage this morning. There weren't any more details. I'm sure everyone in the Slashdot community will miss him - even if you didn't enjoy his work, there's no denying his contributions to political culture. Truly an American icon.

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WELLSTONE DEAD by Anonymous Coward · 2002-10-25 06:38 · Score: -1, Offtopic

Sen Wellstone (D-MN) died earlier today in a plane crash. His wife, daughter, and some staff members were onboard and also died.
So now the Republicans have killed another Democrat in their maniacal effort to take over the world. To anybody who ever helped put this dictatorial regime into place, Sen Wellstone's remaining family thanks you.
good lord by dAzED1 · 2002-10-25 06:40 · Score: 0, Offtopic

so I was like, looking for a song this morning. Was curious what it sounded like.

MAN do the gnutella clients out there suck lately. They all want your soul. I lived without the song :)

This is quite interesting, though. It gave me a nice chuckle.
Paul Wellstone dead at 58!! by Anonymous Coward · 2002-10-25 06:41 · Score: -1, Offtopic

I just heard some sad news on talk radio - Liberal congressperson Paul Wellstone was found dead scattered across Minnesota this morning. Apparently, Mr. wellstone was flying with his pet Rottweiler and his family when the plane dropped from the sky like a brick. I'm sure he will be missed by the Slashdot community - even if you didn't enjoy his politics, he was a joy to play against in Unreal Tournament. Truly an American icon.
Re:For perspective... by queequeg1 · 2002-10-25 08:09 · Score: 0, Offtopic

No. You simply have the right to not agree to it. However, courts often apply a slightly higher level of scrutiny when presented with such contracts (aka contracts of adhesion) and it may be easier to get a court to find that a certain provision is unconscionable.