[NTLUG:Discuss] Real dangers of CR2

[Rick Cook]

On Friday 10 August 2001 18:03, David Neeley wrote:
> 
> A manufacturer of a computer OS might in fact be found grossly negligent in
> releasing a product that is defective based upon a standard of reasonable
> fitness for purpose.
> 

Something to add into this mix...

You are not the owner of your Microsoft software product (assuming you have 
any in your possession). Microsoft is the owner. You are only a "licensee". 
If you are operating within the bounds of the EULA, I would guess that means 
you have the permission of the owner to use their product for its intended 
purpose.

Does that mean anyone is likely to be able to sue Microsoft for the 
"negligent" action of one instance (or even thousands of instances) of their 
licenseed product? Probably not. Having 10s of Billions of dollars in the 
bank seems to be a deterent to liability judgments.


Rick
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