Failure of a software application might cause serious problems for its users. When companies release software to the public, it is possible that it contains bugs that might cause the software to crash. Should these companies be held to an ethical standard that requires them to provide this information? Should they be required to compensate clients when their software malfunctions and results in financial loss? The software business should follow suit and provide guarantees, just like retailers must do with their products, for consumers.

Failure of a software application might cause serious problems for its users. When companies release software to the public, it is possible that it contains bugs that might cause the software to crash. Should these companies be held to an ethical standard that requires them to provide this information? Should they be required to compensate clients when their software malfunctions and results in financial loss? The software business should follow suit and provide guarantees, just like retailers must do with their products, for consumers.

Database System Concepts

7th Edition

ISBN:9780078022159

Author:Abraham Silberschatz Professor, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan

Publisher:Abraham Silberschatz Professor, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan

Chapter1: Introduction

Section: Chapter Questions

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