[LINK] Identity theft virus infects 10,000 computers

[Deus Ex Machina]

Craig Sanders [cas at taz.net.au] wrote:
> 
> also, the fact that source code is available to be examined and fixed
> by the user (or their agent) is (or should be) a significant mitigating
> factor in any liability claim.

thats not relavent. who has the time or ability to strutinise code?

> partially true, but not entirely. the fact that it is private property
> without implied public access is a mitigating factor. if negligence
> can be proved, you may still be liable but if you took reasonable
> precautions to secure any danger on your property then you can not be
> held responsible.

there are plenty of commie judges who will rule that whatever
precautions you took where inadequate because the accident happened.

Vic