Linked by Adam S on Wed 9th Jul 2008 12:59 UTC, submitted by Caffeine Deprived
Even if you love it, there are some things for which Windows is clearly a silly solution. Richard Stiennon lists 10 of the worst uses of Windows he's seen, including using it to display a static green arrow over the open TSA security lanes at Detroit Metro.
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Does the eula now allow Windows to be used in mission critical apps ?
http://community.zdnet.co.uk/blog/0,1000000567,10004610o-2000331777...
so how about some disclaimers from the XP eula..
LIMITATION ON REMEDIES; NO CONSEQUENTIAL
OR OTHER DAMAGES. Your exclusive remedy for any breach
of this Limited Warranty is as set forth below.Except
for any refund elected by Microsoft, YOU ARE NOT ENTITLED TO ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, if the Product does not meet Microsoft's Limited Warranty, and, to the maximum extent allowed by applicable law, even if any remedy fails of its essential purpose.
15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND REMEDIES.
Notwithstanding any damages that you might incur for any reason whatsoever (including, without limitation, all damages referenced above and all direct or general damages), the entire liability of Microsoft and any of its suppliers under any provision of this EULA and your exclusive remedy for all of the foregoing (except for any remedy of repair or replacement elected by Microsoft with respect to any breach of the Limited Warranty) shall be limited to the greater of the amount actually paid by you for the Product or U.S.$5.00. The foregoing limitations, exclusions and disclaimers (including Sections 11, 12 and 13 above) shall apply to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, even if any remedy fails its essential purpose.
So, to break it down, you are free to use Windows anywhere you like, just as long as it doesn't screw up.
If it does screw up, it is your fault, not Microsoft's fault, but they will send you $5 to make you feel better.