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)
Permalink for comment
To read all comments associated with this story, please click here.
To read all comments associated with this story, please click here.
Recent Original Stories
Recent Comments
Headlines
Random Comments
Random Stories
Random OS Link
Remember, the lawyers are contesting that because Microsoft is a monopoly, they need to be held to these high standards, and that an EULA is something they shouldn't be able to hide behind.
The fact is, they are acting like they are a monopoly by not fixing their products, and selling products they know are insecure.
When you buy a car, and that car blows up because of a faulty part, is the company that built the car liable? Or is it your fault? I mean, EVERYONE is a car expert and knows which cars are not good.
No, it's the companies fault. They built a faulty product. This faulty product caused damages.
So suddenly, a monopoly does the same thing. Damn right it should be at fault.
People seem to forget that Microsoft IS a monopoly.