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  1. This is why I refuse to use media player on Microsoft Media Player "Security Patch" Changes EULA Big Time · · Score: 1

    I'm on a mac, which has terrible WMP support anyway, and yet I still run an old old old version. Why? When I went to update, the installer started to index my entire hard drive without asking. With the reputation Microsoft has, I quickly deleted it.

    What a great way to force people into a legal agreement. So much for trusting Microsoft, eh? Could this be concidered blackmail?

    Furthermore, what if you block the update? Or what if you duel-boot - is it copyright circumvention to have the software installed on your computer if you don't accept an update?

    I wonder how long until CDs and DVDs come with EULAs requiring you to run certain software that disables and blocks anything which might pose a threat.