Re: It takes two to tango

[Ash <ashcrow () phreaker net>]

On Thu, 2002-08-01 at 13:50, Markus Stumpf wrote:

> Does notification really make any difference?

Usually not :-/

> Vendors grant a usage license. They still *own* the software, so they
> are responsible for any problems in the first place. (Just like a car
> rental agency is responsible the first place if a client violates the law
> with their car). No matter what their EULA says.

That is very true ... but unfortunatly most software companies have an
army of laywers that can bend the law to fit their EULA when they want
to.
 
> So why not sue the vendor for any problems and tell him to sue his licensee,
> to get the money back from him.

It's actually a good idea (if the vendor doesn't respond to
notification). If you don't own the software yet you are hurt by the end
result then it would only make sense that it is their fault/problem.

Ash