Software Agreements Line by Line: A Detailed Look at Software Contracts and Licenses & How to Change Them to Fit Your Needs | 
| Authors: Michael Overly, James Kalyvas, Aspatore Books Staff, Aspatore.com
Publisher: Aspatore Books
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ISBN: 1587623692
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Publication Date: January 2004
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Product Description
In such a business climate that demands a heightened understanding and keen ability to leverage essential technologies, one must understand every element of an agreement as critical and essential as the software user/vendor contract. As there has long been a disconnect between the express interests of the end user and the objectives of the vendor party in the developing, drafting and executing of such contracts, Software Agreements Line by Line serves to bridge this gap. Taking a standard agreement and breaking it down clause by clause, explaining the nuances of the language and the implications inherent there within, authors Michael Overly and James Kalyvas (partners at Foley & Lardner) present a comprehensive overview of a contract, detail how it can be manipulated, offer practical solutions to prevent against this and suggest ways in which it might be adapted to meet the needs of the end user. A never-before offered glimpse into the often daunting world of these highly-technical agreements, Software Agreements Line by Line highlights the often overlooked, unnoticed and even hidden aspects of authorizing, purchasing and leveraging such business-critical assets. The ability to understand and develop user-friendly software licenses and agreements offers unparalleled advantages for any company invested in, or making decisions around, purchasing software. This book will prove instrumental in rendering any reader an informed user, a more strategic thinker and above all, an empowered consumer.
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 Great breakdown of license terms August 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I found this book to be extremely useful when working on vedor agreements. The author breaks down the license agreement and provides reasoning on why certain terms should be changed as well as proposed language that is suitable. this book is a great tool when you find yourself on the procurement side of the fence.
 Book very informative- don't buy the digital version if you want to print March 7, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book does have a lot of great information in it both for an experienced software contract negotiator as well as a new software contract negotiator. The sections are easy to find so you don't need to read the entire book to find the information you need, for example information on software infringement. However, even though I read from the print reviews that the type is small and not easy to read, I do recommend you NOT order the digital version. You have to download special Adobe software to read it (not just Adobe reader which most people have anyway) and it will not allow you to print more that 5 pages EVER. So if you are like me and want to have a hard copy of a page to compare to a contract you are negotiating, you are out of luck. So content I would give a 4, but usability, a zero.
 Not alot you don't know but good food for thought July 12, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
If you've been around software much you won't really learn alot of new facts or specific details of legal terminology but Overly does have some good suggestions for how to conduct negotation over specific contract areas - indeminification, support, adding additional users - that were very valuable.
For large firm buyers Overly has some interesting ideas about standardizing the contract process and developing enterprise-wide "best practices" for writing re-useable software agreements.
Great Content October 26, 2004
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Pros: Must read for software managers
It is definitely one of the best descriptions for software agreement that I could find. I would rate the content at 5 stars.
Cons: The quality of the paper and the print is extremely low.
The book is about 120 pages printed on "yellow" paper with relatively small font. You have the feeling that the printer that printed the book was running out of ink. When you open the book it is difficult to read in the middle. It looks more like a novel than a computer book...
Thorough and on target July 3, 2004
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
If you develop or evaluate RFPs, acquire software, or even are involved in contracting for services this book is an essential resource. I'll be frank about the readability - it's tough to plow through this book. The authors are terse and the writing style dense. However, when you consider a typical license agreement, contract terms and conditions and the stilted language associated with them, if you cannot deal with the writing style in this book you'll probably find contract and license evaluation ponderous as well.I like the way this book presents information and advice by starting with a typical vendor agreement, then leading you through it, line-by-line as the title implies, and explaining the implications. It also shows how to modify each term or condition. Another area I like is the chapter on software specifications and acceptance testing. I've worked with one client after another which licensed expensive software (in some cases to the tune of over a million dollars), or application services, without performing acceptance testing. The advice on this critical part of licensing is solid and should be carefully heeded. The chapter on maintenance and support covers another area that is too often overlooked in the acquisition process, and one that will almost certainly be important after the contract is signed. Again, carefully consider the advice in this chapter because it addresses a critical area. One final aspect of this book I like is Appendix A, which cross-references this book's chapters to vendor licensing provisions. This makes this book easy to use when evaluating licenses and contracts. Take the time to read this book, then apply it to real world contracting and licensing and you will find yourself referring to it often.
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