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Microsoft Will Pay If Its Bugs Damage Your Data

Posted by Zonk on from the microsoft's-two-cents dept.

RMX writes "CNet is reporting on a new Microsoft policy where they will pay if their software damages your data . There's a pretty low limit on what they will cover and "it also applies even if Microsoft knew or should have known about the possibility of the damages" but at least it's nice that they're specifying exactly to what length they'll go to cover their customers. Is this the "support" from proprietary vendors that corporations like so much?"

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  1. heh by chalkoutline · · Score: 0, Redundant

    That's a nice get-out clause they've left themselves with there in case anybody suggests their software sucks.

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  2. Is everyone looking by kryogen1x · · Score: 1, Redundant
    From TFA:

    According to the AntiSpyware Beta end-user license agreement (EULA), Microsoft will reimburse direct damages up to $5 for problems associated with the new downloadable tool that wards off spyware, adware and any other "potentially unwanted software."

    Is everyone looking for cash in EULA's nowadays?

  3. Re:5 Bucks??? by KevMar · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I can't even get my own links correct, how sad is that.

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