>Imagine some of the dialogue we must agree to in using software finding its way into an agreement to purchase a new or used automobile. Would we find it acceptable? Perhaps this beast we call software is a �horse of a different color�.
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>This automobile is provided �as is�. The manufacturer specifically disclaims any warranties.
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>No liability for damages exists. In no event will the manufacturer or its suppliers be liable for any damages, including loss of life, limb or property.
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>Not to worry man. If your new or used automobile has a problem, the next service pack should fix everything. Provided of course you have purchased the optional service pack annual subscription.
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>The day after you purchase your automobile the newest version is released. No upgrade policy exists.

Which reminds me of a question I always wanted to ask: did any software magazine do any of this:

- include the time to read and understand the EULA into the "ease and speed of installation" when benchmarking software
- run a comparison between various EULAs for competing products
- run the same comparison against the previous version of the same product?