I don't like to have bootleg copies on my network
While the difference between bootleg copies and using copies that are not licensed to a particular computer may be the same, I would have to quibble somewhat. I do not purchase bootleg software or pirated software. Office 2000 was sold prior to activation techniques. That does not mean it is legal to install it on more than one computer.
But, to be honest, I am of the mind that when I purchase something I should be able to use it as I see fit. Many of those I have talked to agree. And, probably others would not. There were days when the purchase of cable would only allow one TV to benefit from it. Under that logic, my monthly payment for Roadrunner would increase with each computer I used it for.
While given the fact that clicking on the EULA did most likely make me agree to only use it on one computer, if I used it anyway that was probably wrong. I guess rationalizing doesn't make it right, but I have more than likely paid Microsoft well over $30,000 in software costs. My best and what I would consider legitimate rationalization is the fact that I find Microsoft's policy of allowing two copies of its OS to be used for one cost if it is used on a workstation and a laptop to be quite ludicrous. I see no difference with that than between my using it on a workstaion at work and a workstation at home.
Luckily for those down the road who do purchase VIPER, it can be used on one or a hundred computers AND it opens in Word, Open Office, Word Perfect, etc. And, I guess an even better example is Jon's gracious policy of allowing all of us to use AC on as many computers as we see fit, a feature that many who argue over the EULA seem to ignore.
