2007-03-17 02:42:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
That's what federal statute says, however, they usually report unpaid debt to a collection agency, even though you didn't agree to buy anything.
2007-03-17 02:45:46 · answer #1 · answered by jam_please 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Regardless of whether or not the physical disks are actually yours, unless the software company intentionally sent them to you free of charge, you can use the data on them.
When you buy WinXP for instance. You own the physical disk, but not the software included on it. Microsoft includes a license to use the software, which is governed by the EULA. They license the person who bought the disk to use the software on one computer. If you want to use it on another pc, you have to purchase another licence.
So, unless the company intended you to use the software without paying them, you probably don't own the license to use the software. Read through the EULA.
2007-03-17 02:55:11 · answer #2 · answered by whatdoitypehere 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the Consumer Protection Act of 1974, you can. That wouldn't stop the company from attacking your credit, even if they were in the wrong.
2007-03-17 02:45:12 · answer #3 · answered by Kokopelli 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
technically yes and no
they are not your property but if there is no way of returning them then you can keep them.
if they are addressed to someonelse then you are guilty of theft
2007-03-17 02:45:36 · answer #4 · answered by imaginarynumber 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would think so. Are they going to take you to court over $20.00. In Canada they couldn't.
2007-03-17 02:45:32 · answer #5 · answered by Proud Mama of 4 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
as long as your name is on it.
2007-03-17 02:44:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can, but I guarantee a bill will follow.
2007-03-17 02:45:17 · answer #7 · answered by Sinclair 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i guess so. i would check to make sure it wasn't meant for someone else. i am always skeptical also.
2007-03-17 02:45:12 · answer #8 · answered by curious_One 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure, Why not?
2007-03-17 02:44:52 · answer #9 · answered by chucknkeith1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋