• copying was prohibited
• could be used only on one computer with a maximum of 2 processors
• cannot be used as a webserver or fileserver
• required registration after 30 days
• could stop working if hardware changes were made
• updates could change the EULA if the company so wished
• could be transferred to another user only once
• the new user must agree to the licence terms (no specification how this could be achieved)
• imposes limitations on reverse engineering
• gives Microsoft rights to collect information about the system and the its use
• gives Microsoft the right to supply this information to other organisations
• gives Microsoft the right to make changes to the computer without having to ask.
• warranty for the first 90 days
• fixes, updates or patches carry no warranty

Some features found in the GNU GPL (General public License)

• freedom to copy, modify and redistribute the software
• precludes one party from preventing another from having these same freedoms
• provides coverage for rights of users to copy, modify and redistribute the software
• no warranty as there is no fee
• can be sold if the user so decides and services for such software can be charged for
• any patents must be licensed for everyone’s use or not licensed at all
• modified software must carry no licence fees
• source code must be provided
• if there is a change in license, the general terms of the existing one will be maintained.