7 May
2001
7 May
'01
8:34 a.m.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Feldman, Robert" <Robert_Feldman(a)jdedwards.com>
To: <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org>
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2001 2:15 PM
Subject: RE: Computers as weapons
My favorite software disclaimer is with Windows95 (the
original is in all
caps). I wonder if the text is from Sun or Microsoft?:
"Note on Java support. The software may contain support for programs
written
in Java. Java technology is not fault tolerant and is
not designed,
manufactured, or intended for use or resale as on-line control equipment
in
hazardous environments requiring fail-safe
performance, such as in the
operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication
systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines, or weapons
systems, in which the failure of Java technology could lead directly to
death, personal injury, or severe physical or environmental damage."
I think this is standard boilerplate for software that's not tested and
guaranteed to be fault-tolerant. I know I've seen something similar on
Amiga OS 3.5 and 3.9 licences. I remember grinning about the "nuclear
facilities" part.
Cheers,
Mark