Star Microsoft's Little Liability Problem
Linked by John O'Sullivan on Tue 7th Oct 2003 18:42 UTC
Law and Order 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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Re: hate to say it @ hmmm
by Jason Lotito on Tue 7th Oct 2003 21:15 UTC

Microsoft is a monopoly, don't forget that. This means that for the average consumer, an alternative doesn't exist. Soon, that won't be the case, but Microsoft has been a monopoly for some time, and that means they need to answer for it.

Also, it's wrong to assume the that user should be responsible for making Windows secure. If you buy a car that has the wrong sized tires, who's fault is it? If that car crashes because of those wrong sized tires, can people blame you for obviously not knowing that you car had the wrong sized tires, and going out and getting them replaced?