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Re:European Legislation Could Create Liability for Free-Soft... by beebeepka on Saturday September 30, 2023 @12:48PM (#37717226)
Not what you said earlier

> If you make something publicly available for use, you should be liable for maintaining it and any damages that software causes due to bugs.

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Re:European Legislation Could Create Liability for Free-Soft... by lijok on Saturday September 30, 2023 @12:54PM (#37717294)
That does not mean the consumer (the builder) is absolved of any responsibility, nor does it mean that the product of the builder using the poor quality materials is of good quality itself.
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Re:European Legislation Could Create Liability for Free-Soft... by AnthonyMouse on Saturday September 30, 2023 @07:13PM (#37720879)
"Quality" is relative. A hinge which is fine for a closet door may be unsuitable for a bank vault.
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