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By that reasoning, the software that ran the Therac-25 wasn't buggy when used for earlier models. Those earlier models had hardware interlocks, so the incorrec
by MereInterest 4y ago
By that reasoning, the software that ran the Therac-25 wasn't buggy when used for earlier models. Those earlier models had hardware interlocks, so the incorrect requests made by software didn't have the same fatal consequences as it did for the Therac-25.
- tempodox 4y agoIndeed, it doesn't account for changing conditions in the software's environment. Doing everything within reason to avoid bugs in the first place is clearly preferable.