Re: AV companies better hire good lawyers soon.

[gadgeteer () elegantinnovations org]

On Tue, Sep 14, 2004 at 10:40:17AM +0200, Jean Gruneberg (gruneberg () absamail co za) wrote:
> Yes, I agree - but then don't bitch if the other software (be it AV  or any
> other software) does not work or breaks your software.  Surely it is the
> writers responsibility that the software is compatible with other stuff. Bit
> like reading your writing and making sure it isn't offensive to certain
> groups to people!

Not the writers.  It is the sysadmin/user.  If the software author is
aware of bad interaction it behooves them to mention it in the README.
Just as a pharmacist will mention such interactions for a prescription.
The ultimate responsiblity belongs with the end user.

Lawyers love it when people are eager to blame someone else for their
own ignorance.
-- 
Chief Gadgeteer
Elegant Innovations

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