Legal Ramifications of Microsoft Benchmarks?

imagi asks: "I'm interested in finding out about the legal ramifications of publishing benchmarks on Microsoft Products. I've noticed that many contain a clause forbidding you from giving out performance information. Is this legal? As a consultant I like to advise customers on the best solution for their needs, however without being able to backup recommendation with independent benchmarks, I'm having to take Microsofts word for it. After having read some of their previous FUD (for example Linux Myths) their claims ring hollow. My question then: Is this legal to forbid benchmarking and what would happen if I were to set-up an independent website comparing MS SQL Server vs Oracle 8 on Linux?" There are lies, damned lies and, of course, benchmarks. I find it silly that Microsoft could take action against you if you've shared information that they published and released, but I could be wrong. Can anyone shed some light on this?