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Re:My insulin pump controller uses the Linux kernel. It also... by mkehrt on Friday December 26, 2025 @09:35PM (#46398553)
IANAL, but this is my understanding.

What's the consideration in the written offer? Promises aren't enforceable in court. For a contract to be enforceable, it has to be an exchange of something, not a one sided offer.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/consideration

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Re:My insulin pump controller uses the Linux kernel. It also... by tzs on Friday December 26, 2025 @09:44PM (#46398590)
There are substitutes for consideration. Search for "detrimental reliance" and "promissory estoppel" if you want to go down that rabbit hole.
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