[TriLUG] Cancel all liscenses for Borland Software.

[Andrew C. Oliver]

Dear Borland/Inprise,

Over the past several years, I've come to rely heavily on Borland
products.  Some I have registered, some I have not, all of which I
purchased or acquired legally. 

I have to admit, I never closely read the license.  After all, it was 
Borland, not Microsoft.  Recently I've become aware that your licenses
require me to permit you entrance and inspection of my place of
business.  (see: http://freshmeat.net/articles/view/369/)

In my case, being a contract software engineer, my home is considered a
place of business and my S-Corporation is registered to 
that address.  While I consider myself an unlikely target of one of your
investigations, I did not knowingly or willingly agree to loose my
personal freedom and right to privacy which I value greatly.

Because of this I choose to enact my right to terminate my license to
any and all Borland products I own.  I will make my best effort to
destroy all copies in a timely fashion and uninstall any copies I may
have of your software regardless.  

Secondly, I've often recommended Borland products (especially JBuilder)
to my clients.  Among my more notable 
referrals I convinced the department I worked for at a well known
developer of a competitive product to purchase copies of JBuilder.  I
feel unable to make further recommendations in the future.

Please remove me from any and all Borland/Inprise mailing lists and note
that I do not wish to do business with you in the future.

Regards,

Andrew C. Oliver
former Borland Customer and Advocate
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