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Should Developers Be Liable For Their Code?

Posted by Soulskill on from the this-can-only-end-well dept.

Glyn Moody writes "They might be, if a new European Commission consumer protection proposal, which suggests 'licensing should guarantee consumers the same basic rights as when they purchase a good: the right to get a product that works with fair commercial conditions,' becomes law. The idea of making Microsoft pay for the billions of dollars of damage caused by flaws in its products is certainly attractive, but where would this idea leave free software coders?"

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  1. EULA by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Ever read the EULA?

    "SomeSoftwareCompany is not responsible for any damages...."

    If you want software with higher security/stability then make sure you get one with a proper EULA.

  2. Re:Not my fault by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    As a developer, I say that surely it's the tester's fault if there's flaws!

    Call me to talk about this.

    610 764 5993

    Email me too.

    jonathan_r_mcconnell@yahoo.com