one point you don't touch on is the effect on cost of software.
As I pointed out, improving the quality/security of software will cost the manufacturers more. This cost will most likely be passed on to the consumer. Is this a bad thing though? Think of the auto industry for a moment. Was putting in seatbelts a bad move because it made cars more expensive to produce?
How many software companies will close up shop because they cannot deal with this increased costs?
Probably a fair number, but if they can't ensure the quality of their software, should they be producing it in the first place?
If Quake 7 crashes your system because your video drivers are to old, do you get to sue because they said they supported your card?
If you drive at 200k/h with 10 year old tires down an icy road, is the car manufacturer liable for your accident?
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