javacool
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|  EULAlyzer 1.0 Released -Analyze license agreements
EULAlyzer 1.0 Released!
Analyze license agreements for interesting words and phrases!
End user license agreements (EULAs) are the bane of most computer users. No one wants to read through pages and pages of boring text, and many people skip reading them altogether. But it can be dangerous not to read license agreements - you might miss important information about software or bundled components, plus you have no idea what you could be agreeing to.
But now there's a way of making that much easier.
EULAlyzer - Making it all easy!
EULAlyzer can analyze license agreements in seconds, and provide a detailed listing of potentially interesting words and phrases. Discover if the software you're about to install displays pop-up ads, transmits personally identifiable information, uses unique identifiers to track you, or much much more.
The Benefits:
-Discover potentially hidden behavior about the software you're going to install
-Pick up on things you missed when reading license agreements
-Keep a saved database of the license agreements you view
-Instant results - super-fast analysis in just a second
EULAlyzer Personal is free for personal and educational use.
More information and download: »www.javacoolsoftware.com/eulalyzer.html
Enjoy! 
-Javacool
P.S. Want active, automatic protection? Help support the development of this program, and check out EULAlyzer Pro! |
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boblandy
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join:2002-05-06 | i'm looking forward to trying it, Javacool
thanks so much for the essential programs you provide
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mers2
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Re: EULAlyzer 1.0 Released -Analyze license agreem
I, too, will be trying this. This is something that is sorely needed. Thanks once again for stepping up and providing a needed security program.
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ZZZZZZZ
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PARADISE |  reply to javacool
Re: EULAlyzer 1.0 Released -Analyze license agreements
Just read about this in the GRC newsgroup......neat,thx!
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DonnaB
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join:2003-05-07
malaysia
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I just tried it using:
- a EULA that is located in a website
- a EULA of a program that is flagged as Adware by some antispyware and antivirus program.
Screenshots in »www.dozleng.com/updates/EULAlyzer-t6231.html
Nice and useful program again. Thanks! Javacool.
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Corrine
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join:2004-08-27
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Re: EULAlyzer 1.0 Released -Analyze license agreem
I immediately saw the benefits of EULAyzer After installing it last night. Below is the review I originally posted at Freedomlist and other security forums. Like the other Javacool Software products, it is another winner!
Here's the review:
Why are so many unsuspecting users infected when downloading software? They do not read the EULA (End User License Agreement). As members of the security community, we are well aware of the dangers of not reading the EULA, yet how many of us see all the red flags in the fine print?
If you have read any of Webhelper's (Patrick Jordan) articles, you are well aware of the hidden dangers in a EULA. For example, Webhelper wrote here:
"Throughout the Direct-Revenue Transponder Gangs history, they have made constant changes to their MANY EULAs (End User License Agreement). What this means is that a user had better read very carefully any EULA that comes from this adware marketing group as there are some important items that may change your mind about installing their adware."
Another example is presented by Ben Edleman in his article Gator's EULA Gone Bad.
Now there is a tool to help this process. Javacool Software has released EULAlyzer 1.0. Using the EULAlyzer does not release users from the need to read the EULA. Rather, it flags questionable wording, providing a "Goto" link examine the wording in context more closely.
I ran the Registration Agreement for LandzDown Forum through the EULAlyzer. The EULAlyzer picked up "e copyrighted material. Spam, flooding, advertisements, chain letters, pyramid schemes," as advertisement. However, when following the "Goto" link, I discovered that in context there was no problem with that wording:
"You also agree not to post any copyrighted material unless you own the copyright or you have written consent from the owner of the copyrighted material. Spam, flooding, advertisements, chain letters, pyramid schemes, and solicitations are also forbidden on this forum."
In another test, I used the EULAlyzer on the ABI Ceres software EULA linked in Webhelper's review above. An example of one of the many instances of Flagged Text in the ABI EULA, was "repair or reinstall the Software if any third party application attempts to delete". Clicking on the "Goto" link showed that text in context:
"ABI may store a cookie, computer file or other unique identifier on your computer to identify you and may automatically repair or reinstall the Software if any third party application attempts to delete, disable or modify the Software."
Although EULAlyzer does not release the end user from the obligation of reading the EULA, it certainly simplifies the process. If we, as members of the security community, encourage the use of the EULAlyzer, perhaps users will be not only become better educated, but will think twice before they X the "I agree" box.
Disclaimer: This is an unsolicited, independent review of Javacool Software's EULAlyzer. I have no connection whatsoever with Javacool Software.
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GreenWhite
join:2004-11-09
Malaysia | reply to javacool
I have use it and it works like a charm. Thanks for such a wonderful tool, Javacool. Particularly to all who were involved. |
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Tomm
@scnet.net | reply to javacool
Re: EULAlyzer 1.0 Released -Analyze license agreements
This is long overdue, nice work javacool.
Also see this »EULAlyzer 1.0
Tomm |
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JonPaulNline
Premium
join:2005-08-17
Philadelphia, PA | reply to javacool
I downloaded it earlier this week and used it last night
I like it and will always use it on all software --
I also saved the document it analized
cool |
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jaykaykay
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join:2000-04-13
Scottsdale, AZ
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What a fantastic program. I have it waiting for the next download and the usualy EULA garbage which can be so sticky in the wording. Another super program to have aboard as are all javacool's. I am so thankful for folks that code these things for idiots like me. Thank you so much, javacool!
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