Drew DeVault • 6/14/2021

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This article analyzes the standard 'as is' disclaimer found in MIT, GPL, and other open source licenses. It discusses how this clause means users are not entitled to support or maintenance from developers, and conversely, why maintainers must set boundaries to avoid burnout, emphasizing the community's social dynamics over legal text.

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