[When I read complaints about the onerous restrictions that the GNU General Public License imposes on people who modify GPL-licensed software, I think of the license I had to agree to when I installed Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0. For purpose of critique and fair comment, I have reproduced that entire license below; except for adding whitespace to make it easier to read, I have not changed it at all.] END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This Microsoft End-User License Agreement (''EULA'') is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and Microsoft Corporation for the Microsoft software product(s) accompanying this EULA, which include(s) computer software and may include "online" or electronic documentation, associated media, and printed materials (''SOFTWARE PRODUCT''). By installing, copying, or otherwise using the SOFTWARE PRODUCT or any UPDATES (as defined below), you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. 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Note that your use of the Microsoft Windows NT Option Pack Components is (a) subject to your prior acquisition of a validly licensed copy of certain Microsoft operating system or server products; and (b) all capitalized terms in this Section 4 refer to those terms as defined in the end user-license agreement for the Windows NT Option Pack Component referenced in the respective paragraphs of this Section (all such terms are noted in brackets): 4.1 IF YOU USE THE SOFTWARE COMPONENTS AS PART OF MICROSOFT WINDOWS NT SERVER 4.0, MICROSOFT WINDOWS NT SERVER ENTERPRISE EDITION 4.0 OR MICROSOFT BACKOFFICE 2.5, THE FOLLOWING TERMS APPLY TO YOU: NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A VALID LICENSE FOR MICROSOFT WINDOWS NT SERVER 4.0, MICROSOFT WINDOWS NT SERVER ENTERPRISE EDITION 4.0, OR MICROSOFT BACKOFFICE 2.5, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO INSTALL, COPY OR OTHERWISE USE THE WINDOWS NT SOFTWARE COMPONENTS. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION 4.1, THE "WINDOWS NT SOFTWARE COMPONENTS" SHALL MEAN THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE COMPONENTS: MICROSOFT MESSAGE QUEUE SERVER, MICROSOFT TRANSACTION SERVER, MICROSOFT INTERNET INFORMATION SERVER AND THE INTERNET CONNECTION SERVICES FOR MICROSOFT REMOTE ACCESS SERVICE. EVEN IF YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO USE THE WINDOWS NT SOFTWARE COMPONENTS, YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY RIGHT TO INSTALL, COPY OR OTHERWISE USE ANY OF THE OTHER WINDOWS NT OPTION PACK COMPONENTS, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN A DIFFERENT PARAGRAPH OF THIS SECTION. 4.1.1 General. The Windows NT Software Components contain server software and client software which are deemed part of the [Server Software] and [Client Software], respectively, of Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 (either as a standalone product or as a component of Microsoft BackOffice) or Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0, as applicable. If you have a valid license for Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Microsoft Windows NT Server Enterprise Edition 4.0 or Microsoft BackOffice 2.5 (each referred to individually as a ["SOFTWARE PRODUCT"]), you are authorized to use the Windows NT Software Components under the terms and conditions of the EULA applicable to such product, except as set forth herein. 4.1.2 For Microsoft Windows NT Server-Client Access. In addition to the [Client Access] requirements currently set forth in the applicable EULA, you need a separate [Client Access License] for Windows NT Server in order to access or otherwise utilize the following Windows NT Server basic network/application services or [Server Software] components: Microsoft Message Queue Server (sending or receiving messages from Microsoft Message Queue Server), Microsoft Transaction Server (invoking component-based applications managed by Microsoft Transaction Server), and Remote Access Service (accessing the server from a remote location through a communications link). Note: Remote Access Service includes the use of Internet Connection Services, including Internet Authentication Services (validation or transference of a remote access request) or Connection Point Services (remotely configuring the Microsoft Connection Manager Client with new phone numbers or other data). Performance or Benchmark Testing. You may not disclose the results of any benchmark test of either the [Server Software] or [Client Software] for Microsoft Message Queue Server, Microsoft Transaction Server or Microsoft Internet Information Server to any third party without Microsoft's prior written approval. Installation on a Single [Server]. The [Server Software] components that make up the applicable [SOFTWARE PRODUCT] may only be installed together for use on one [Server] and may not be separated, unless otherwise provided herein. Note on Microsoft Site Server Express. You may freely copy and distribute Microsoft Site Server Express for your use on any computer within your organization. 4.1.3 For Microsoft Internet Information Server-Use. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the applicable EULA, you do not need a separate [Client Access License] to access or otherwise utilize the services of Microsoft Internet Information Server, except to the extent that a [Server] or [Server Software] component which requires a [Client Access License] is accessed or utilized by Microsoft Internet Information Server. 4.1.4 Additional Rights and Restrictions. You also have the right to make additional copies of the Windows NT Software Components equal to the number of validly licensed copies of each [SOFTWARE PRODUCT] which you have, and you may use each copy in the manner specified above. If you do not have a valid license for Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Microsoft Windows NT Server Enterprise Edition 4.0 or Microsoft BackOffice 2.5, you have no rights under the foregoing section. 4.2 IF YOU USE THE SOFTWARE COMPONENTS AS PART OF MICROSOFT WINDOWS NT WORKSTATION 4.0, THE FOLLOWING TERMS APPLY TO YOU: NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A VALID LICENSE FOR MICROSOFT WINDOWS NT WORKSTATION 4.0, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO INSTALL, COPY OR OTHERWISE USE THE WINDOWS NT WORKSTATION SOFTWARE COMPONENTS. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION 4.2, THE "WINDOWS NT WORKSTATION SOFTWARE COMPONENTS" SHALL MEAN THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE COMPONENTS: MICROSOFT TRANSACTION SERVER AND MICROSOFT PERSONAL WEB SERVER. EVEN IF YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO USE THE WINDOWS NT WORKSTATION SOFTWARE COMPONENTS, YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY RIGHT TO INSTALL, COPY OR USE ANY OF THE OTHER SOFTWARE COMPONENTS, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN A DIFFERENT PARAGRAPH OF THIS SECTION. 4.2.1 General. The Windows NT Workstation Software Components are deemed part of Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (the ["SOFTWARE PRODUCT"]), and are therefore subject to the terms and conditions of its EULA, except as otherwise provided herein. Use Limitation. At any point in time, only a maximum of two (2) computers (instead of ten (10) are permitted to use the services of the Microsoft Transaction Server component. The two (2) computer maximum includes any indirect uses made through software or hardware which pools or aggregates uses. Performance or Benchmark Testing. You may not disclose the results of any benchmark test of either of the Windows NT Workstation Software Components to any third party without Microsoft's prior written approval. 4.2.2 Additional Rights and Restrictions. You also have the right to make additional copies of the Windows NT Workstation Software Components equal to the number of validly licensed copies of Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 which you have, and you may use each copy in the manner specified above. If you do not have a valid license for Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0, you have no rights under the foregoing section. 4.3 IF YOU USE THE SOFTWARE COMPONENTS AS PART OF MICROSOFT BACKOFFICE SMALL BUSINESS SERVER 4.0, THE FOLLOWING TERMS APPLY TO YOU: NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A VALID LICENSE FOR MICROSOFT BACKOFFICE SMALL BUSINESS SERVER 4.0, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO INSTALL, COPY OR OTHERWISE USE THE WINDOWS NT SOFTWARE COMPONENTS (AS DEFINED PREVIOUSLY IN SECTION 4.1). EVEN IF YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO USE THE WINDOWS NT SOFTWARE COMPONENTS, YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY RIGHT TO INSTALL, COPY OR OTHERWISE USE ANY OF THE OTHER SOFTWARE COMPONENTS, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN A DIFFERENT PARAGRAPH OF THIS SECTION. 4.3.1 General. The Windows NT Software Components contain server software and client software which is deemed part of the [Server Software] and [Client Software], respectively, of Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server 4.0, and is therefore subject to the terms and conditions of its EULA, except as otherwise provided herein. Note on Microsoft Site Server Express. You may freely copy and distribute Microsoft Site Server Express for your use on any computer within your organization. 4.3.2 Additional Rights and Restrictions. You also have the right to make additional copies of the Windows NT Software Components equal to the number of validly licensed copies of Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server 4.0 which you have, and you may use each copy in the manner specified above. If you do not have a valid license for Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server 4.0, you have no rights under the foregoing section. 4.4 IF YOU USE THE SOFTWARE COMPONENTS AS PART OF MICROSOFT WINDOWS 95, THE FOLLOWING TERMS APPLY TO YOU: NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A VALID LICENSE FOR MICROSOFT WINDOWS 95, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO INSTALL, COPY OR OTHERWISE USE THE WINDOWS 95 SOFTWARE COMPONENTS. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION 4.4, THE "WINDOWS 95 SOFTWARE COMPONENTS" SHALL MEAN THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE COMPONENTS: MICROSOFT PERSONAL WEB SERVER AND MICROSOFT TRANSACTION SERVER FOR WINDOWS 95. EVEN IF YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO USE THE WINDOWS 95 SOFTWARE COMPONENTS, YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY RIGHT TO INSTALL, COPY OR USE ANY OF THE OTHER SOFTWARE COMPONENTS, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN A DIFFERENT PARAGRAPH OF THIS SECTION. 4.4.1 General. The Windows 95 Software Components are deemed part of Microsoft Windows 95 (the ["SOFTWARE PRODUCT"]), and are therefore subject to the terms and conditions of its EULA, except as otherwise provided herein. 4.4.2 Use Limitation. At any point in time, a maximum of ten (10) computers are permitted to use the services of the Microsoft Personal Web Server component. The ten (10) computer maximum includes any indirect uses made through software or hardware which pools or aggregates uses. The Microsoft Transaction Server for Windows 95 component may not be used as a network server; that is, no computers or workstations may access or utilize any network services of that component. Performance or Benchmark Testing. You may not disclose the results of any benchmark test of either of the Windows 95 Software Components to any third party without Microsoft's prior written approval. 4.4.3 Additional Rights and Restrictions. You also have the right to make additional copies of the Windows 95 Software Components equal to the number of validly licensed copies of Microsoft Windows 95 which you have, and you may use each copy in the manner specified above. If you do not have a valid license for Microsoft Windows 95, you have no rights under the foregoing section. 5. DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS 5.1 Not For Resale Software. If the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is labeled "Not For Resale" or "NFR," then you may not resell, or otherwise transfer for value, the SOFTWARE PRODUCT. 5.2 Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and Disassembly. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation. 5.3 Rental. You may not rent, lease, or lend the SOFTWARE PRODUCT. 5.4 Trademarks. This EULA does not grant you any rights in connection with any trademarks or service marks of Microsoft. 5.5 Support Services. Microsoft may provide you with support services related to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT ("Support Services"). Use of Support Services is governed by the Microsoft policies and programs described in the user manual, in "online" documentation and/or in other Microsoft-provided materials. Any supplemental software code provided to you as part of the Support Services shall be considered part of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT and subject to the terms and conditions of this EULA. With respect to technical information you provide to Microsoft as part of the Support Services, Microsoft may use such information for its business purposes, including for product support and development. Microsoft will not utilize such technical information in a form that personally identifies you. 5.6 Software Transfer. The initial user of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT may make a one-time permanent transfer of this EULA and SOFTWARE PRODUCT only directly to an end user. This transfer must include all of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT (including all component parts, the media and printed materials, any upgrades, this EULA, and, if applicable, the Certificate of Authenticity). Such transfer may not be by way of consignment or any other indirect transfer. The transferee of such one-time transfer must agree to comply with the terms of this EULA, including the obligation not to further transfer this EULA and SOFTWARE PRODUCT. 5.7 Separation of Components. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed as a single product. Its component parts may not be separated for use by more than one user. 5.8 Termination. Without prejudice to any other rights, Microsoft may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In such event, you must destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT and all of its component parts. 6. PRERELEASE CODE. Portions of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT may be identified as prerelease code ("Prerelease Code"). Such Prerelease Code is not at the level of performance and compatibility of the final, generally available product offering. The Prerelease Code may not operate correctly and may be substantially modified prior to first commercial shipment. Microsoft is not obligated to make this or any later version of the Prerelease Code commercially available. The grant of license to use Prerelease Code expires upon availability of a commercial release of the Prerelease Code from Microsoft. NOTE: In the event that Prerelease Code contains a separate end-user license agreement, the terms and conditions of such end-user license agreement shall govern your use of the corresponding Prerelease Code. 7. UPGRADES. If the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is labeled as an upgrade, you must be properly licensed to use a product identified by Microsoft as being eligible for the upgrade in order to use the SOFTWARE PRODUCT. A SOFTWARE PRODUCT labeled as an upgrade replaces and/or supplements the product that formed the basis for your eligibility for the upgrade. You may use the resulting upgraded product only in accordance with the terms of this EULA. If the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is an upgrade of a component of a package of software programs that you licensed as a single product, the SOFTWARE PRODUCT may be used and transferred only as part of that single product package and may not be separated for use on more than one computer. 8. COPYRIGHT. All title and intellectual property rights in and to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT (including but not limited to any images, photographs, animations, video, audio, music, text, and "applets" incorporated into the SOFTWARE PRODUCT), the accompanying printed materials, and any copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT are owned by Microsoft or its suppliers. All title and intellectual property rights in and to the content which may be accessed through use of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is the property of the respective content owner and may be protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual property laws and treaties. This EULA grants you no rights to use such content. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Microsoft. 9. U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. 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You specifically agree not to export or re-export any of the Restricted Components (i) to any country to which the U.S. has embargoed or restricted the export of goods or services, which currently include, but are not necessarily limited to Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan and Syria, or to any national of any such country, wherever located, who intends to transmit or transport the Restricted Components back to such country; (ii) to any end-user who you know or have reason to know will utilize the Restricted Components in the design, development or production of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons; or (iii) to any end-user who has been prohibited from participating in U.S. export transactions by any federal agency of the U.S. government. You warrant and represent that neither the BXA nor any other U.S. federal agency has suspended, revoked, or denied your export privileges. 11. NOTE ON JAVA SUPPORT. THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT CONTAINS SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS WRITTEN IN JAVA. JAVA TECHNOLOGY IS NOT FAULT TOLERANT AND IS NOT DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED, OR INTENDED FOR USE OR RESALE AS ONLINE CONTROL EQUIPMENT IN HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS REQUIRING FAIL-SAFE PERFORMANCE, SUCH AS IN THE OPERATION OF NUCLEAR FACILITIES, AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION OR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, DIRECT LIFE SUPPORT MACHINES, OR WEAPONS SYSTEMS, IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF JAVA TECHNOLOGY COULD LEAD DIRECTLY TO DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR SEVERE PHYSICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE. MISCELLANEOUS If you acquired this product in the United States, this EULA is governed by the laws of the State of Washington. If you acquired this product in Canada, this EULA is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada. Each of the parties hereto irrevocably attorns to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario and further agrees to commence any litigation which may arise hereunder in the courts located in the Judicial District of York, Province of Ontario. 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BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Si vous avez acquis votre produit Microsoft au CANADA, la garantie limitie suivante vous concerne : GARANTIE LIMITEE GARANTIE LIMITIE - Sauf pour celles du REDISTRIBUTABLES, qui sont fournies "comme telles," sans acune garantie quelle qu'elle soit, Microsoft garantit que (a) la performance du LOGICIEL sera substantiellement en conformiti avec la documentation qui accompagne le LOGICIEL, pour une piriode de quatre-vingt-dix (90) jours ` compter de la date de riception; et (b) tout support technique fourni par Microsoft sera substantiellement en conformiti avec toute documentation affirente fournie par Microsoft et que les membres du support technique de Microsoft feront des efforts raisonnables pour risoudre toute difficulti technique dicoulant de l'utilisation du LOGICIEL. Certaines juridictions ne permettent pas de limiter dans le temps l'application de la prisente garantie. Aussi, la limite stipulie ci-haut pourrait ne pas s'appliquer dans votre cas. Dans la mesure permise par la loi, toute garantie implicite portant sur le LOGICIEL, le cas ichiant, est limitie ` une piriode de quatre-vingt-dix (90) jours. RECOURS DU CLIENT - La seule obligation de Microsoft et de ses fournisseurs et votre recours exclusif seront, au choix de Microsoft, soit (a) le remboursement du prix payi, si applicable, ou (b) la riparation ou le remplacement du LOGICIEL qui n'est pas conforme ` la Garantie Limitie de Microsoft et qui est retourni ` Microsoft avec une copie de votre regu. Cette Garantie Limitie est nulle si le difaut du LOGICIEL est causi par un accident, un traitement abusif ou une mauvaise application. Tout LOGICIEL de remplacement sera garanti pour le reste de la piriode de garantie initiale ou pour trente (30) jours, selon la plus longue de ces piriodes. A l'extirieur des Etats-Unis, aucun de ces recours non plus que le support technique offert par Microsoft ne sont disponibles sans une preuve d'achat provenant d'une source authorisie. AUCUNE AUTRE GARANTIE - DANS LA MESURE PREVUE PAR LA LOI, MICROSOFT ET SES FOURNISSEURS EXCLUENT TOUTE AUTRE GARANTIE OU CONDITION, EXPRESSE OU IMPLICITE, Y COMPRIS MAIS NE SE LIMITANT PAS AUX GARANTIES OU CONDITIONS IMPLICITES DU CARACTERE ADEQUAT POUR LA COMMERCIALISATION OU UN USAGE PARTICULIER EN CE QUI CONCERNE LE LOGICIEL OU CONCERNANT LE TITRE, L'ABSENCE DE CONTREFAEON DUDIT LOGICIEL, ET TOUTE DOCUMENTATION ECRITE QUI L'ACCOMPAGNE, AINSI QUE POUR TOUTE DISPOSITION CONCERNANT LE SUPORT TECHNIQUE OU LA FAEON DONT CELUI-CI A ETE RENDU. CETTE GARANTIE LIMITEE VOUS ACCORDE DES DROITS JURIDIQUES SPECIFIQUES. PAS DE RESPONSABILITE POUR LES DOMMAGES INDIRECTS - MICROSOFT OU SES FOURNISSEURS NE SERONT PAS RESPONSABLES, EN AUCUNE CIRCONSTANCE, POUR TOUT DOMMAGE SPECIAL, INCIDENT, INDIRECT, OU CONSEQUENT QUEL QU'IL SOIT (Y COMPRIS, SANS LIMITATION, LES DOMMAGES ENTRAINES PAR LA PERTE DE BENEFICES, L'INTERRUPTION DES ACTIVITES, LA PERTE D'INFORMATION OU TOUTE AUTRE PERTE PECUNIAIRE) DECOULANT DE OU RELIE A LA LICENCE D'ACCES DU CLIENTET CE, MEME SI MICROSOFT A ETE AVISEE DE LA POSSIBILITE DE TELS DOMMAGES. LA RESPONSABILITE DE MICROSOFT EN VERTU DE TOUTE DISPOSITION DE CETTE CONVENTION NE POURRA EN AUCUN TEMPS EXCEDER LE PLUS ELEVE ENTRE I) LE MONTANT EFFECTIVEMENT PAYE PAR VOUS POUR LA LICENCE D'ACCES DU CLIENT OU II) U.S.$5.00. ADVENANT QUE VOUS AYEZ CONTRACTE PAR ENTENTE DISTINCTE AVEC MICROSOFT POUR UN SUPPORT TECHNIQUE ETENDU, VOUS SEREZ LIE PAR LES TERMES D' UNE TELLE ENTENTE. La prisente Convention est rigie par les lois en vigeur dans ela province d'Ontario, Canada. Chacune des parties ` la prisente reconnant irrivocablement la compitence des tribunaux de la province d'Ontario et consent ` instituer tout litige qui pourrait dicouler de la prisente auprhs des tribunaux situis dans le district judiciaire de York, province d'Ontario. Au cas oy vous auriez des questions concernant cette licence ou que vous disiriez vous mettre en rapport avec Microsoft pour quelque raison que ce soit, veuillez contacter la succursale Microsoft desservant votre pays, dont l'adresse est fournie dans ce produit, ou icrire `: Microsoft Sales Information Center, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington 98052-6399.