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From: peter@graffiti.UUCP (Peter da Silva)
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Subject: Re: Microsoft Access crashes disk
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Date: Wed, 9-Oct-85 07:56:27 EDT
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> If you have read the long legal disclaimer (probably on the first page of
> your manual), you would be aware that Microsoft is NOT responsible for any
> damages resulting from you using their product.  This is a standard notice
> that is put on all the computer hardware/software you buy.
> 
> 						Ilya

Because they say they're not responsible doesn't mean they're not responsible.
There is such a thing as an implied warrant of merchantability. Disclaimers on
cash register reciepts claiming you can "return for exchange only" have been
struck down on these grounds. Why should Microsoft's legalese fare any better?