There was a Microsoft drawing program a few years back that had a similar license. It said, basically, that Microsoft owned all the drawings that were created with the program.

Both licenses are unacceptable to me and would need to be changed before I would consider using the software for any purpose.

This one reminds me of the Dilbert cartoon when Dilbert neglected to read a license agreement and had to become a towel boy at the Gates mansion.

UPDATE: Thanks to ActiveState for fixing this problem so quickly after it was brought to their attention!

It should work perfectly the first time! - toma

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