better, unionize. and protest..
The fact is, the Eula's are bad for consumers. But the companies have all the power. If the Eula is a contract, it is one presented under duress. Now that Linux is under attack, that duress is greater.
It is not possible for one person to renogotiate the Eula. Let's say for OSX. But a user's union, comprising say 25% of their market share, could do something.
Also protest. Go to the store and buy a piece of software. Take it home, open the box, read the Eula on the packaging or if they leave it til install, on the install screen. Take it back. Get another copy. See if it has a better Eula. If not take it back. An organized effort could leave few unopened boxes
The "xproduct branded" Eula's should not be allowed to go unchallenged. Look at the precedent..
Sony pictures makes a blockbuster movie "Lesbian Sex Kittens from Mars".. And eventually sends it off to Sony Entertainment to press DVD's. Then someone bright at Sony sees that Apple has successfully defended this Eula term in court. "hey," says she, "let's put a Eula on this DVD. "
So to watch Lesbian Sex kittens from Mars we all have to buy a Sony DVD player. See where that could go?
