Shrinkwrap Licenses: An Epidemic Of Lawsuits Waiting To Happen

Cory Doctorow takes a look at the shrink wrap license. Sometimes it is just plain funny, but other times it is just plain sad.

The worst offenders are people who sell you movies and music. They're closely seconded by people who sell you software, or provide services over the Internet. There's supposed to be a trade-off to this -- you're getting a discount in exchange for signing onto an abusive agreement. But just try and find the software -- discounted or full-price -- that doesn't come with one of these 'agreements.'

And of course he has an especially kind word for the Vista EULA!