What is the social context in terms of open source software and licences?
> so my boss could technically fire me because they didn't like my haircut. If they were to _actually_ do this, I would certainly be slighted by this
If we translate this to the log4j scenario:
log4j says there is no support or warranty provided in their licence, however if they _actually_ do not provide support or warrant, you would be slighted by this.
To me this does not sound fair at all. Your boss at least pays you for your time as part of your contract. What do the log4j developers get for their time? Absolutely nothing. Yet it is expected they should provide support even when the licence says they won't? That's just comes off as entitled.
What is the social context in terms of open source software and licences?
> so my boss could technically fire me because they didn't like my haircut. If they were to _actually_ do this, I would certainly be slighted by this
If we translate this to the log4j scenario: log4j says there is no support or warranty provided in their licence, however if they _actually_ do not provide support or warrant, you would be slighted by this.
To me this does not sound fair at all. Your boss at least pays you for your time as part of your contract. What do the log4j developers get for their time? Absolutely nothing. Yet it is expected they should provide support even when the licence says they won't? That's just comes off as entitled.
Drew DeVault has blog post that covers this better than I can: https://drewdevault.com/2021/06/14/Provided-as-is-without-wa...