As Kate said, they do have the right to restrict, whether or not people follow it is up to each individual..but they do have that right. That is what I'm saying. Fair use laws? Stormrage, I'm not sure if you are correct or not, here is what I know about "Fair use Laws" "The "fair use" exemption to (U.S.) copyright law was created to allow things such as commentary, parody, news reporting, research and education about copyrighted works without the permission of the author" It really has little use pertaining to this instance that I can see. Even the DMCA right now is still struggling with that one. If there is an instance that applies to freestuff/sale situations of software (because that is really what this is) please post it so we can learn more about it :) I for one would definately appreciate it.(no I'm not being a smarta** I really want to know) xoconostle: "Some of the "amateur lawyers" need to realize that they're expressing their opinions as if they're law. Big difference." Was that supposed to try and negate any of our opinions here on the thread? I find that a very dismissive attitude because it does not agree with yours. Can't we have a good debate without name calling, even if it is obscured to prevent being accused of personal attacks? And do we know for sure that those that are quoting law, are "amateur lawyers"? Do we really know each other that well? In any case, this is a discussion we all have had for a long time, and ultimately, it really doesn't matter what the readme says, because each of us is either going to respect or not respect the wishes, no matter how ludicrous we think it is or not. This is true with freestuff or for sale stuff. I mean look at the warez boards people. Readme's sure aren't stopping them are they? The law isn't either. Pendarian (Who also has lots of stuff no one else can see because of restrictions on what was used.)