Warranty That Was Never Meant to Protect You

It’s not the first time a young man asks me: “Why does FOSS always say ‘no warranty’?” Obviously, I’m not expected to unpack the legalese of open source licenses, but I can explain the reason behind it. Today, a newbie, again.

I paused, thinking how to make it clear this time. I’m not a tape recorder, I hate repeating the same thing over and over. Then suddenly, a voice hit the back of my head:

“Let me tell you a story. Save it for coffee break.”

Yeah, my old pal Allen — if you still remember him. The guy who stays silent until he finds a story sharp enough to pierce through an argument like a zero-day. Classic Allen.

After fixing a bug, we headed to the snack area.

Frankly, I’m not a fan of espresso — but it’s the only thing available.

“I’ll make some tea. Pu’er goes well with cherry cake.”

“I said coffee break.”

Alright. Old-school guy speaks.

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