Re: [tlug] Novel embraces Microsoft

["Josh Glover" <jmglov@example.com>]

On 10/11/06, burlingk@example.com <burlingk@example.com> wrote:

> Most of their EULA's don't leave a lot of room for interpretation either.  They are in mostly plain English, just a LOT of it.

If they are written in "plain English", then they do leave room for
interpretation. The whole reason "legalease" arose is that English as
we normally write and speak it is not precise enough.

Natural languages are good for communication, but without strictly
enforced convention, they are not good for unambiguous instruction.
Which is why every industry has jargon, and the military relies so
heavily on code words and "military" English.

-Josh