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8. NOTE ON JAVA SUPPORT. THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS WRITTEN IN JAVA. JAVA TECHNOLOGY IS NOT FAULT TOLERANT AND IS NOT DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED, OR INTENDED FOR USE OR RESALE AS ON-LINE CONTROL EQUIPMENT IN HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS REQUIRING FAIL-SAFE PERFORMANCE, SUCH AS IN THE OPERATION OF NUCLEAR FACILITIES, AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION OR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, DIRECT LIFE SUPPORT MACHINES, OR WEAPONS SYSTEMS, IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF JAVA TECHNOLOGY COULD LEAD DIRECTLY TO DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR SEVERE PHYSICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE.
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To be honest, I wouldn't want to depend on Microsoft support of anything in the above situtations anyways....so its a moot point
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That specific clause is included in pretty much every computer program and computer hardware that's considered a "normal" consumer product. It's basically the company trying to cover their ass. But Apple software EULA's have the same clause included in their install programs.
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GAAAAAHHHHH!!!! The Java Program's got me.... someone please get me away from this thing..... HELP!! It's trying to choke...... ughhh..... can't breathe..... losing consciousness.....
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Right. Like anyones gonna use JAVA in aircraft technology, or in nuclear power plants. I won't even use it to play internet games...
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