, 2001-12-17
Safety standards and civil liability made automobiles safe. It can work for software too.
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Save the Net, Sue a Software Maker
2001-12-17
Sean, bremerton Wa (4 replies)
Sean, bremerton Wa (4 replies)
Save the Net, Sue a Software Maker
2002-01-12
An old codger that used to be proud of his profession.
An old codger that used to be proud of his profession.
Save the Net, Sue a Software Maker
2001-12-18
Robert A. Matern (3 replies)
Robert A. Matern (3 replies)
Save the Net, Sue a columnist
2001-12-19
Anonymous (1 replies)
Anonymous (1 replies)
OS and App tools NOT ready for Prime time= lawsuit city!
2001-12-21
we are years away from having tools that coders can use safely (ex: SELinux and CycloneC)! (1 replies)
we are years away from having tools that coders can use safely (ex: SELinux and CycloneC)! (1 replies)

Some autos have anti-theft systems, but they are not required by law. I can not sue an auto maker if my car was stolen when I didn't have an anti-theft system (you wouldn't even have a case if you had an anti-theft system). The models that have been chosen to include anti-theft systems offer more to the consumer, but the manufacturer has no liability. The CONSUMER gets to choose his security. The MANUFACTURER is not responsible.
If you don't have the ability to secure your own server/network then you should seriously consider your level of exposure to outside.
If everyone was to take your advice, we would have a lot of rich(er) lawyers and a lot less software to choose from. Talk about swamping the courts! This article reflects a very ludicrous opinion, and I'm surprised SecurityFocus actually chose to publish it.
I'm very disappointed.
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