Re:The Day Windows Died
by massung on Tuesday April 04, 2023 @05:03PM
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Ignoring the discussion about bundled stuff, this comment actually touches on the most annoying part to me and wondered if anyone here actually has legal experience with this question:
A whole lot of HARDWARE now comes with a license agreement via the firmware/software installed on it and is unusable without it. I recently just bought a Sony soundbar + subwoofer and when I plugged it in was immediately presented on the TV screen with a "you must accept this license to use this device."
However, I have no ability to (easily) see this license agreement prior to purchase and setup. What if I don't want to agree to it? Regardless of the store's return policy, can I return it?
A whole lot of HARDWARE now comes with a license agreement via the firmware/software installed on it and is unusable without it. I recently just bought a Sony soundbar + subwoofer and when I plugged it in was immediately presented on the TV screen with a "you must accept this license to use this device."
However, I have no ability to (easily) see this license agreement prior to purchase and setup. What if I don't want to agree to it? Regardless of the store's return policy, can I return it?