Hello,

listen, I don't want to offend you, but until now, companies like Microsoft has done whatever they want in total disregard of law. And they are doing well why should they care?
Laws? No problem "how much is the fine?" and "we will find a settlement"

Not to talk how few they care about the end-users... Hocus Pocus install that soft now!
Legal?
Yes, since you agreed - on a click - the 50 MB end-user agreement! Oh you mean you didn't read it extensively? What a pity!

Of course I understand your position. As a newcomer on the market you would like that the mammoth gracefully let you enter...

This is so naïve...

So let say that they agree, who/which organization could ensure that a particular soft complies with any (sub)set of rules?

TM