<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Eric Rescorla writes:
> > Ben Laurie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> > > And most (all?) commercial CAs then disclaim any responsibility for
> > > having actually checked that right correctly...
> > While this is true, I'd point out that all the security software
> > you're using disclaims any responsibility for not having gaping
> > security holes.
>
> If an automaker disclaimed liability for a vehicle, and a negligent
> design or manufacture resulted in injury or loss, it is my
> understanding that the liability disclaimer notwithstanding, the
> automaker would be held responsible. Why do we believe that the same
> would not be the case for software?
In that case, why should the liability also apply to CAs, despite their
disclaimers?
-Ekr
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