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Subject: Re: How do I write directly to a memory address?
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Simon Wright wrote:

> What about embedded software? of course, the safety case covers the
> whole device, the software is only a part of the system. We sue the
> company who built the car/heart monitor/xray machine.
>
> I imagine that the software house that subcontracted the development
> might well find itself in court as well.

That's why the contractor requires a SPICE (CMMI in the U.S.) level
certificate and subcontractors are happy to have it:

Contractor:    "Judge, it's not our fault, we contracted someone who was
                 certified following the best practices according to the
                 process."

Subcontractor: "It's not our fault, we are certified to follow the best
                 practices by an independent auditor. We usually do not
                 make this kind of mistake, but as we all know - shit just
                 happens."

Judge:         "So you are telling me, that it was just an accident and
                 a very unfortunate series of unforeseeable events that
                 led to the detonation of the nuke right in the middle of
                 that big city!?"


Vinzent.

-- 
You know, we're sitting on four million pounds of fuel, one nuclear weapon,
and a thing that has 270,000 moving parts built by the lowest bidder.
Makes you feel good, doesn't it?
   --  Rockhound, "Armageddon"