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Microsoft Backs Down on Windows 2000 EULA

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the step-in-the-right-direction dept.

nachoboy writes "After the fiasco surrounding the overly intrusive EULA for Windows 2000 SP3, it seems Microsoft has backed down a bit with the upcoming release of SP4. The section concerning automatic updates now states simply "You consent to the operation of these features, unless you choose to switch them off or not use them." The EULA then proceeds to list the five services liable to connect to the internet without explicit confirmation. A reference copy of the SP4 EULA may be found here. We can only hope for a similar move with Windows XP."

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  1. Re:great by Oopsz · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Sorry, off topic, but wasn't Boromir son of Denethor, steward of Gondor and brother of Faramir, prince of Ithilien?

  2. Re:As if the EULA mattered by josh+crawley · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    You think that's something? Every Microsoft Internet-connected product reports what web domain you are accessing to the root DNS servers controlled by Bill Gates. Did you think you were safe because you have a corporate DNS server set up? THINK AGAIN. That server also reports back to the root DNS servers!

    Also, your computer is broadcasting an Internet Protocol address! Those slimy bastards!

  3. Any Other SP4 "Surprises"? by LittleGuy · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    With SP4 due out either tomorrow or next week (depending who you get your news from), is there any other tidbit about, ahem, "enhanced features" (like Automatic Update for SP3) that should be anticipated for RTM?

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