Computers as weapons

From: Feldman, Robert <Robert_Feldman_at_jdedwards.com>
Date: Mon May 7 15:15:47 2001

On May 7, 15:26, James B. DiGriz wrote:

> Trying to get in something at least a little on-topic, I've heard of
> people being killed accidently by industrial robots and such, or the
> prospect of the imminent demise of hospital patients due to script
> kiddies screwing around with medical records databases or life support
> equipment, but does anyone know of an instance where a computer was used
> to kill someone? Including military or intelligence cases?

My favorite software disclaimer is with Windows95 (the original is in all
caps). I wonder if the text is from Sun or Microsoft?:

"Note on Java support. The software 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."
Received on Mon May 07 2001 - 15:15:47 BST