Legal position (was RE: [ILUG] (no subject))

[Steffen Higel]

Ruair Newman wrote:
> Hmm.  So - as a corollary - if I was to put together a machine that
> removed the packaging on software automatically, without the need for
> intervention, I'm not bound by software vendors licensing in cases where
> it states that I accept the license by opening the packaging?

If you want to read a little more on it, you should check out DJB's
thoughts on the matter:

http://cr.yp.to/softwarelaw.html

It isn't quite as clear cut as software vendors would have you believe.

regards,

Steffen