alt Hacker NewsThat's apparently already changing in the EU, where software vulnerabilities mean the company is liable for damages. The only way out is to straight up not make any money (not just from direct sales) from the software.
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ssttoo • today at 5:05 AM
Is the burden of proof on me, the developer? Do I need to prove in perpetuity that I didn’t get a job or a free flight to talk at a conference because of my free software? (Which had a flaw that hurt someone)
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That is a misrepresentation. You are obligated to actually put effort into securing your products, which is the only sensible stance to take.