Linked by Thom Holwerda on Thu 31st Jul 2008 22:03 UTC
Legal There are probably lots and lots of lawsuits going on every day in the technology world, and generally, they are quite uninteresting to all of us. Exceptions exist, of course, and the case of Apple and PsyStar is definitely one of them. It's a lawsuit that could test one of the most debated issues in the world of software: the EULA issue. To refresh your memory: PsyStar started offering Macintosh clones earlier this year, which caused quite the uproar in the Mac community. Apple was silent on the issue at first, but a few weeks ago the company decided to take legal action against PsyStar, claiming PsyStar violated Apple's copyright and license agreements (EULAs), and motivated others to do the same. While several legal experts agree that Apple's EULA will stand the test of court in The Netherlands, the situation in the US might be completely different. PsyStar seems prepared for the worst, as they have hired lawyers from Carr & Ferrell LLP, a firm who successfully fought Apple in court over IP issues before. I'm breaking out the popcorn, because this is hopefully going to be a big one.
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RE: :(
by UltraZelda64 on Thu 31st Jul 2008 23:06 UTC in reply to ":("
UltraZelda64
Member since:
2006-12-05

Now why aren't court cases like *this* televised? personally, I don't care who's mothers brothers daughter is cheating on who, I want to see this on TV. :-)

So true. This would blow the typical crap judge shows away. Of course, most people don't give a damn about something they don't know about (computers), but do for whatever reason get a kick out of the typical "who's cheating" and "he's not paying rent!" crap they recycle over and over on TV.

TV sucks... I never watch it, and this is why. Nothing "good" is ever on. Well, at least TechTV was pretty good... years ago... before G4 bought it and sent it straight to hell.

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RE[2]: :(
by theteam on Fri 1st Aug 2008 09:32 in reply to "RE: :("
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2007-09-28

Is it just entertainment you are looking for? "Breaking out the popcorn" as stated in the teaser is not adequate. I have the impression some of you guys are just out for entertainment. You afterwards hopefully do not complain that your, the cutsomer's, voice will not be listened to ...

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