Ports on Macbook

[Adam Vande More]

Charles Oppermann wrote:
>>> That depends on where you are domiciled. Under certain scenarios, simply
>>> open the box, or installing the software constitutes acceptance of the
>>> EULA.
>>>       
>> Yes I'm aware of that, but that kind of agreement isn't valid in Sweden.
>>     
>
> That would be tantamount to allowing software piracy in Sweden.  The Mac OS X 
> license agreements are contained in a PDF file here:
>
> http://images.apple.com/legal/sla/docs/macosx105.pdf
>
> There is a Swedish language agreement for sales in Sweden.  Using on-line 
> translation tools, it appears to be similar to what's already been stated; 
> use of the software consistutes acceptance of the agreement.  If you do not 
> agree, you are requested to return the software.  Presumably, the retail 
> materials contain this agreement, and I'm sure there is digital copy that is 
> presented and must be agreed to before use.
>
> I'm sure that Apple has very good lawyers who drafted the license agreements 
> and are aware of Swedish law.  While what you are doing may or may not be in 
> violation of any licenses, your position that "clicking yes or no is not a 
> handshake or oral agreement acording to Swedish law" seems dubious and 
> ill-advised.
>
> Consider what you're suggesting:  If EULA's and license agreements simply 
> weren't valid in Sweden, then what would prevent massive piracy from 
> occuring?  I would assume that if license agreements in Sweden weren't 
> enforcable, someone would be setting up their own software copying business.
>
> ...and if that happened, I would expect software companies to change their 
> license agreements in order to prevent it.  
>
>   
>> If you are under 18 you can't make any 
>> legally binding agreements without your legal guardians permission.
>>     
This list is great for many reasons.  This thread is not one of them.  
Trying to convince people to use Hackintosh is about as ridiculous as 
using on-line translation tool to deliver a rendition on Swedish law.

Surely there is a better forum to debate this?  Like off-list...