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Using the same logic, one can argue "SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS". It should be up-to the user to choose the correct software based on their security policy.

I write software for fun and skillz, making computers do extraordinary things. If I start following regulation, then there is no fun for me and no software that does extraordinary things.

No ma'am Doom or Second Reality would not have been possible with this attitude.




The users choice affects third parties, so it's not that simple.

I bet you won't recommend to install your software on essential systems.

>No ma'am Doom or Second Reality would not have been possible with this attitude.

Same is true for many kinds of malware.


> Same is true for many kinds of malware.

Would you prefer to not have Doom at all? (Over only some malware not existing)




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