one point you don't touch on is the effect on cost of software.

As I pointed out, improving the quality/security of software will cost the manufacturers more. This cost will most likely be passed on to the consumer. Is this a bad thing though? Think of the auto industry for a moment. Was putting in seatbelts a bad move because it made cars more expensive to produce?

How many software companies will close up shop because they cannot deal with this increased costs?

Probably a fair number, but if they can't ensure the quality of their software, should they be producing it in the first place?

If Quake 7 crashes your system because your video drivers are to old, do you get to sue because they said they supported your card?

If you drive at 200k/h with 10 year old tires down an icy road, is the car manufacturer liable for your accident?

In reply to Re: Re: OT: Software & Liability by cjf
in thread OT: Software & Liability by cjf

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