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  • EU To Put Code Responsibility In Software Makers' Hands


    11 May, 2009, by Desire Athow

    Our Comments

    This is a grey area as far as software developers are concerned. Often simply by opening a software box or by clicking on the "next" button of an installation button, users find themselves unable to challenge software companies. End User License Agreements are still unfortunately used by many as a way of protecting them when things go wrong.

    Related Links

    EU wants software makers responsible for code

    (The Inquirer)

    European Commission wants software protections

    (eConsultancy.com)

    EC wants software makers held liable for code

    (ZDNet)

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    Tags: Developer, Legal issues, Legal rights/wrongs, europe
    Desire Athow
    Posted by
    Desire Athow
    on 11 May, 2009

    Désiré Athow is the Content Editor of ITProPortal.com and has been reporting on technology and telecommunication since 1999. You can follow him on Twitter.
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