mjm@foster.avid.oz (Mike McBain) (02/23/90)
In article <51005@microsoft.UUCP>, bruceki@microsoft.UUCP (Bruce KING) writes: > > The shrink-wrap license has been tested in court and has held up. > Licenses that are clearly visible before opening the package are considered > valid licenses. Microsoft has won at least one case that I know of. Funny, that. In Australia, shrink-wrap licences are contrary to our Trade Practices Act. Microsoft, amongst others, was told by the Trade Practices Commission not to include such licences in its products. Australian consumers have the right to goods which are no faulty. If they are, or if their capabilities are misrepresented, there is a right of refund guaranteed by statute. Of course, things are different in the USA 8-). D