Flash EULA Doesn't Fit the Times

cphoenix writes "The latest Flash player license seems to forbid downloading their player onto a laptop. From the License: "you may not use the Software on any non-PC product or any embedded or device versions of the above operating systems, including, but not limited to, mobile devices, internet appliances, set top boxes (STB), handhelds, PDAs, phones, web pads, tablets, game consoles, TVs, DVDs, gaming machines, home automation systems, kiosks or any other consumer electronics devices or mobile/cable/satellite/television or closed system based service." This comes at a time when laptops are outselling desktops. And to add insult to injury, "You agree that Macromedia may audit your use of the Software ... In the event that such audit reveals any use of the Software by you other than in full compliance with the terms of this Agreement, you shall reimburse Macromedia for all reasonable expenses related to such audit."

Comments

You can install on laptops

[mikechambers]

You can install the player on laptops.

mike chambers

mesh@macromedia.com

Finally a EULA compatible with MY needs

[Ben Jackson]

Great, I never wanted to install Flash, and finally that's just what is required by the EULA.

And now the rest of the story

[redsoxunixgeek]

So i guess the sad ending to this story is that 1. Someone took the time to read the EULA amd 2. Read that much into it.

Re:Kind of a stretch...

[Darkman, Walkin Dude]

Whoa, the flash EULA gives them the right to beat you and sexually assault you? Thats really taking DRM to the next level; I fully expect the RIAA to reintroduce indentured servitude after this bold move on the part of Macromedia.