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haley@husc11.harvard.edu (Elizabeth Haley) writes:

>The difference between bits of software should be Technical Support,
>and a good bit of manuals, and other goodies...
>
>Interestingly enough, Emacs at least has quite a nice manual with it,
>that you can print out at your expense...
>
>But the things it lacks is:
>Binaries, Tech Support for free, and a warranty of any kind...

Usually ALL software - whether PD, copylefted, or commercial - does not come
with a warranty, except perhaps for the physical medium on which you bought
it. Even if your compiler says "100% ANSI-compatible" on the box, I'll bet
that the fine print on the license means that even if it wipes your hard
disk and blows your monitor when you try to compile a "hello world" program,
you won't even be able to get a refund of your purchase price.

Does anyone know of some generally-available software that *does* come with
a real warranty?

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