[comp.sys.mac.comm] Software warranty

rand@merrimack.edu (06/27/90)

In article <1990Jun26.192623.5122@zaphod.mps.ohio-state.edu>, edgar@function.mps.ohio-state.edu (Gerald Edgar) writes:
> Is the following unique?  From the MAPLE software for Macintosh, published
> by Brooks/Cole:
> 
>    "The MAPLE software is also warranted to perform as described in
>     the MAPLE Reference Manual.  When Brooks/Cole is advised that
>     the software does not perform as described, Brooks/Cole will make
>     every effort to provide revisions or replacements that perform
>     properly. ..."

Not at all. ALL DEC products come with an SPD (Software Product
Description) and a warranty that the product performs to the SPD specs.
Granted, some of the SPDs are muddled and vague but it's better than
if you're Mac dies on the 91st day tough luck. I'm glad Apple rectified
that at least.