RE: product liability (was 'we should all be uncomfortable with the extent to which luck..')

["Gary E. Miller" <gem () rellim com>]

Yo Chance!

Oh really?  Then what about the Avrotec primary flight control system
and the Avidyne nav system?  They run NT and they are FAA certified
for their purpose.  So maybe _every_ piece, except a few?

Here is an article on WinNT powering the Avrotech in the new Lancair 400.
It is being used as the PRIMARY flight control system on an FAA certified
plane:
        http://www.avweb.com/articles/colum400/


RGDS
GARY
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On Wed, 25 Jul 2001, Chance Whaley wrote:

> on MS platforms (and there are quite a few). From the license on _every_
> piece of MS software:
>
> High Risk Activities. The Software is not fault-tolerant and is not
> designed or intended for use in hazardous environments requiring
> fail-safe performance, including without limitation, in the operation of
> nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systems, air
> traffic control, weapons systems, direct life-support machines, or any
> other application in which the failure of the Software could lead
> directly to death, personal injury, or severe physical or property
> damage (collectively, "High Risk Activities"). Microsoft expressly
> disclaims any express or implied warranty of fitness for High Risk
> Activities.