Should I read the End User and License Agreement for most programs I download and install?

Question

I really dont know or havent discuss yet this with people around me so I would like to know if is necesary... Endless lines of terms and license agreement

Answer 1

For the most part yes. all they basicly say is that you agree to not use the software beyond its intended use and that you do not modify it. also says that you agree not to go copying and selling the siftware as your own. Says that if it messes up your pc they are not at fault and that you assume any and all responsiblility for and damamgers to your equipment. they all more or less say the same thing based on what they are. In none does it have that if you do not register then we'll take your house. It's all legalese that says you will use it like you;re supposed to and if it sdon;t work right it;s not our fault...

Answer 2

Usually, they all say pretty much the same thing. Sometimes, however, they can be quite amusing. Take Apple iTunes, for instance:

“THE APPLE SOFTWARE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN THE OPERATION OF NUCLEAR FACILITIES, AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION OR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS, LIFE SUPPORT MACHINES OR OTHER EQUIPMENT IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF THE APPLE SOFTWARE COULD LEAD TO DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR SEVERE PHYSICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE”

or:

“You also agree that you will not use these products for any purposes prohibited by United States law, including, without limitation, the development, design, manufacture or production of missiles, or nuclear, chemical or biological weapons.”

Answer 3

Absolutely yes. The major vendors are ok but some programs have huge EULA to hide some awful tricks. Use http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/eulalyzer.html to check over EULAs

Answer 4

It's really a waste of time. EULA agreements are rarely read.