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View all- Shapiro S(2018)Splitting the DifferenceIEEE Annals of the History of Computing10.1109/85.56072919:1(20-54)Online publication date: 28-Dec-2018
Acceptable Legal Standards for Software
Pages 87 - 93
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The author discusses the legal issues that are involved in software protection. She discusses legal actions open to users who get a system that does not perform as expected and have exhausted all remedies that do not involve litigation. She examines how the law treats software, covering liability limitations and court actions regarding fraud or misrepresentation as well as injury and damage caused by software. The author discusses the inadequacy of current laws and offers recommendations for remedying the situation.
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1. L.H. Reese, "Litigation over Faulty Software: Complex and Full of Difficulties," Nat'l Law J., April 20, 1987, pp. 21-25.
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2. J.H. Zammit, "Special Problems in Computer Programs and System Warranties in the Retail Environment," Computer Law Institute 1986, Computer Law Institute, New York, 1986, pp. 99-182.
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3. L.A. Schwartzstein, "Recent Decisions in Computer Law," Computer Law Institute 1986, Computer Law Institute, New York, 1986, pp. 185-256.
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4. W.L. Prosser and P. Keeton, The Law of Torts, West Publishing, St. Paul, Minn., 1984, pp. 295-297.
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Published: 01 May 1988
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