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I only know about it broadly, but in terms of what I have read about it, it is almost reasonable except that it overly encumbers FOSS and non-commercial softwar
by Veserv 3y ago
I only know about it broadly, but in terms of what I have read about it, it is almost reasonable except that it overly encumbers FOSS and non-commercial software.
Liability should lay with the provider of the final product to use components fit for purpose, not with the component providers to make their component fit for every possible purpose. This is how it works on every other industry. Airplane manufacturers must use airplane-grade screws; they do not get to demand that every screw in Home Depot be fit for airplanes.
If a company wants to use a FOSS library then they must make sure it fits their standards, or they must fund development and verification to make it meet their required standards. They do not get to unilaterally demand the library authors work harder to line their own pockets.