walkman - 8:27 pm on Jul 20, 2005 (gmt 0)

>> So always read them, and talk to a lawyer if necessary.

sure but when you're dealing with MSFT of Google caliber lawyers, it's pretty much "take it or leave it". Very few people have the clout to ask for changes.

This will be interesting to watch. MSFT will not be able to out-lawyer (is this even a word ;)?) Google, as both can afford tons of lawyers. I could see some companies making employees sign all kinds of agreements just to scare them, even if ultimately they are not enforceable. Average Joe programmer doesn't have the resources to challenge anything and is afraid of violating them.