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Better read the EULA before you give away or sell an old version of software that you no longer use. According to a recent court ruling, if it is so stated in the EULA that the producer of a piece of software retains ownership and you are only licensed to use it, you can only remove the product from your computer and must destroy the physical medium that the software is delivered on if you no longer want or need the software. Auto Desk brought the case to court (and won) in a case involving the presumed legal selling of abandoned AutoCAD software, but this ruling may affect many other current and future software titles. Check the EULA before passing a piece of software on to someone else after you no longer have use for it.
No, you don't own it: Court upholds EULAs, threatens digital resale
(If this is not posted in the right location, perhaps a moderator or administrator will move it for me. Thanks, John)
No, you don't own it: Court upholds EULAs, threatens digital resale
(If this is not posted in the right location, perhaps a moderator or administrator will move it for me. Thanks, John)
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The warning about carefully reviewing End-User License Agreements (EULAs) before selling or giving away old software is crucial. Recent court rulings, such as the one involving AutoCAD software by AutoDesk, highlight the importance of understanding the terms under which software is licensed rather than owned.
In this specific case, if the EULA states that the software producer retains ownership and users are merely licensed to use the software, there are significant implications. When you no longer want or need the software, you may be required to not only remove it from your computer but also destroy the physical medium on which the software was delivered.
This ruling by the court could have far-reaching effects on various software titles, both current and future. Therefore, it's essential to conduct a thorough review of EULAs before transferring software to another user once it is no longer in use.
The article you referenced provides additional insights into this topic, offering a detailed analysis of the court ruling and its potential impacts on digital resale. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the legal landscape surrounding software ownership and licensing.
Thank you for sharing this information and highlighting the importance of being aware of EULA terms when dealing with software licenses.
In this specific case, if the EULA states that the software producer retains ownership and users are merely licensed to use the software, there are significant implications. When you no longer want or need the software, you may be required to not only remove it from your computer but also destroy the physical medium on which the software was delivered.
This ruling by the court could have far-reaching effects on various software titles, both current and future. Therefore, it's essential to conduct a thorough review of EULAs before transferring software to another user once it is no longer in use.
The article you referenced provides additional insights into this topic, offering a detailed analysis of the court ruling and its potential impacts on digital resale. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the legal landscape surrounding software ownership and licensing.
Thank you for sharing this information and highlighting the importance of being aware of EULA terms when dealing with software licenses.