A reader recently received a CD for Sun’s Java Desktop System Demo and noticed a small sticker on the outside of the plastic wrap. It read:
"By opening the software media package, you agree to the terms of the software evaluation agreement included in this software media package. If you do not agree to all these terms, promptly return the unused software to Sun Microsystems, Inc.”
To actually read the full agreement, one must first open the shrinkwrap. Which in turn means the agreement is already binding on you, because you’ve opened the package. In other words, the only way to reject the terms of Sun's EULA is to not read them.
“How stupid is this?” asked the reader. “If you don’t agree, you cannot ever use anything. What are we doing to ourselves? Is it ALL about money?”
12:10:15 PM 
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