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Who is responsible when software 'bugs' result in disaster?
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Who is responsible when software 'bugs' result in disaster? Criterion A: Describing the issue A software bug is actually a mild word for defect, it is safe to say that almost every piece of software will have various defects in it and that everyone is affected by the bugs. The only reason why software companies get away with providing faulty software is because we, the consumer allow them to get away with it. The consequences of these bugs range from dire to mild and can be found in anything containing a form of software from expert systems to wristwatches. One such example is a simple attempt to produce and print out a document using Microsoft Word, Microsoft being a company renowned for software bugs. When typing up the document, the system may crash, its not possible to click in certain places, certain objects may break or the link may break to mention...
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