Linked by John O'Sullivan on Tue 7th Oct 2003 18:42 UTC
Microsoft has a little liability problem called Windows. Many are no doubt aware of a would-be class-action lawsuit launched last week in California. The suit targets Microsoft over security problems. The plaintiff is a woman who had her identity stolen. Details are
here. (NYTimes, free registration required)
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Quote --- "If it becomes the duty of programmers to make secure code, perhaps someone could argue that only licensed, bonded programmers should be allowed to touch the keyboard. If you don't pay $$$ for a degree, and don't pass an official exam, and don't work for a licensed corporation, you just might lose the right to release software to the public."
Actually, thats an interesting idea, though I disagree that it would necessarily force all programming to large corporations. I could see somthing like that happening. After all, I wouldn't want anyone but a licensed and bonded contractor doing work on my home, so why would I want any less for my software? Damaged software can be just as difficult on ones finances as a damaged home these days.
If anything, this would make it EASEIR for independant programmers. People who need software made would be more comfortable going with licensed and bonded independents for important projects, where as today they may prefer a larger company for liability reasons.