Re: Microsoft finally acknowledges the security drumbeats

From: Marty Fouts (usenet-user@usa.net)
Date: 02/12/02 

From: Marty Fouts <usenet-user@usa.net>
Date: 11 Feb 2002 19:07:39 -0800

"Warren L Holybee" <no-spam@sonic.net> writes:

> Marty Fouts <usenet-user@usa.net> wrote in message
> news:uy9i07x54.fsf@usa.net...
>
> > The base analogy was flawed. One doesn't buy most software, one buys
> > the right to use it. This is more like renting a house than like
> > owning one, and yes, in most jurisdictions in the US, the landlord can
> > do all of the things you're asking.
> >
> > [snip]
>
> Not that _any_ of this is relevant, but I own my computer. My
> computer is in my house. (which I also own) The law requires that my
> house and it's contents are not to be searched without a proper
> warrant. Even if what is in my house is stolen, a court order must
> be obtained before my property is entered. So why should Microsoft
> be able to search my computer, even if it is their software, when my
> neighbor can't enter my garage to get his drill?

You're right, it's not relevant. "search", in the context you are
indicating is a term of art under law and something that governments
do, not private individuals. You're neighbor's lack of access to your
garage comes under tresspass, not search, by the way.

Marty

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