Autodesk crack down on pirated software software license#
makes for a good start on a model fair software license agreement." The implication is that Autodesk need not go as far as it does. In contrast to Autodesk's license, Ed Foster praises Evolution Computing's license for its FastCAD software. Unlike the letter from the lawyers, you can read it here. When they asked Autodesk to comment on the criticisms of its license terms, they instead received from a letter from one of Autodesk's public relations firms. When Paul Waddington wrote to Autodesk CEO Carol Bartz expressing his concerns, he instead received a letter from Autodesk's lawyers the letter stated he could not reveal the content of their letter.Ĭ is one of the most-visited independent CAD Web sites in the world. The Australian newspaper notes that "Autodesk is considering a response." To make matters worse, they do not accept their responsibility to inform customers about the licence conditions, despite the serious potential consequences." Writing in the Sydney Morning Herald, he describes how he was unable to read the license terms outside of purchasing AutoCAD: "I tried to talk with a local distributor and dealer and they would not discuss the agreements. More recently, Paul Waddington took up the fight on behalf of users. He notes that "The AutoCAD license, however, takes some unique steps to restrict users even from actions that are clearly protected under laws in the U.S.
Last fall, Ed Foster on his Web site compared the terms of Adobe and Autodesk licenses, and found Adobe's much fairer. And you agree to let Autodesk charge you for the costs it incurred entering your home. You agree to allow Autodesk to search your home for illegal copies, or send agents into your premises. Although Autodesk claims its licenses are perpectual, they clearly are not. You lose your right to use AutoCAD if you declare bankruptcy, thus depriving you of your ability to make a living and recover from financially difficult times. The stewardess instructing you to put away your electronic devices takes on a whole new meaning. It may even be illegal to use AutoCAD in the airplane flying over Canada between mainland USA and Alaska. You cannot travel with your notebook computer and use AutoCAD outside the country you bought it in. Thus, you may be surprised to learn just how onerous some of the terms are:
As Autodesk says, if you don't agree to the terms, return the software. Thus, there's no point to reading the license, because you have no rights to negotiate it. This makes sense: if you want to use the software, you have to agree to its terms. Most of Autodesk's customers don't read the terms of license when installing AutoCAD.
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