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From: kk9w@pur-ee.UUCP (David Andersen)
Newsgroups: net.micro.pc
Subject: Boiler plate warranties
Message-ID: <3199@pur-ee.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 23-Aug-85 18:02:42 EDT
Article-I.D.: pur-ee.3199
Posted: Fri Aug 23 18:02:42 1985
Date-Received: Sun, 25-Aug-85 12:43:55 EDT
Organization: Electrical Engineering Department , Purdue University
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UB 40

In response to the comments about the various waivers written
into software warranties:

The fact that someone wrote that they are not responsible does
not mean that they are not responsible.  If something breaks
that a reasonable person thinks shouldnt, regardless of the
boiler plate on the wrapper the manufacturer is liable for
damages.  If my software screws up and causes me a substantial
loss, the software manufacturer could be liable for those
damages, possibly to the tune of 3M$ or more.  However, if I
am scared off by a lot of legalese on the wrapper, I certainly
shouldnt expect the manufacturer to seek me out and pay me
what they owe me by virtue of their liability!  Keep that
in mind both while running commercial software and also the 
next time you are at an amusement park riding the roller coaster.

Dave, kk9w@pur-ee