I think you're right. Even just writing a readme that says "you can use this software for X" is effectively a claim that it's fit for a given purpose, which I g

I think you're right. Even just writing a readme that says "you can use this software for X" is effectively a claim that it's fit for a given purpose, which I guess might open you up to damages claims. But I agree with trying to get rid of cruft from OS licences. I think the ISC one seems like the best balance.