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Re: FW: Careful. This is for information only.



On 8 Aug 2001, John Hasler wrote:

>Dave Sherohman writes:
>> According to the Microsoft EULA, they could put code into the startup
>> routines of any of their software that causes it to break into the
>> Pentagon's computers, search out the nuclear launch codes, and blow up
>> the planet while displaying the splash screen and it wouldn't be
>> Microsoft's fault when the bombs fell.
>
>The EULA only protects Microsoft against suits brought by people who have
>agreed to it for damage done to them by software licensed to them under it.

So theoretically, the NIPC could file a US v Microsoft suit because of
CodeRed?  Looks like some congresscritters are going to get a little mail
tonight.


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