The article is bad at explaining this, but the origin of the term is software that you would buy, you would then be presented with a EULA (after opening the shrink wrap on the box), then you would be unable to return it because it was opened.
It originated in the 80s before digital goods were really a thing.
In the US it might stand-up unfortunately.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrinkwrap_(contract_law)
Might, but that article is in reference to digital products and not physical ones.
Exactly. There’s no license involved here. This is pants on fire levels of stupid.
The article is bad at explaining this, but the origin of the term is software that you would buy, you would then be presented with a EULA (after opening the shrink wrap on the box), then you would be unable to return it because it was opened.
It originated in the 80s before digital goods were really a thing.