To all the people who said: "Why should I use netscape when Internet Explorer is free?" and "Let's standardize on Office." and "Leave Microsoft alone. It's just business." I now present a Morality Play, in many acts. Act I ----- From the Microsoft FrontPage 2002 license: "Restrictions. ... You may not use the Software in connection with any site that disparages Microsoft, MSN, MSNBC, Expedia, or their products or services, ... violate any state, federal or international law, or promote racism, hatred, or pornography." Act II ------ This is from the SQL EULA found at: http://www.microsoft.com/sql/howtobuy/servlicense.asp e. Benchmark Testing. You may not disclose the results of any benchmark test of either the Server Software or Client Software to any third party without Microsoft's prior written approval. Act III ------- This is from the Direct X 8.1 EULA (installed via Windows Update on June 11, 2002 to a Windows 2000 machine): * You may not disclose the results of any benchmark test of .NET Framework component of the OS Components to any third party without Microsoft's prior written approval. Moral ----- The Devil has unlimited resources. When you agree to even the smallest trifle, it gives evil a wedge to use against you in the future and makes it easier to acquiesce to ever-larger suggestions. By the time you fully realize the situation, it's too late.