Abstract
In this Essay, I argue that the law of goods does not need change in many of its elements despite current technological change. Furthermore, I argue that it makes sense to treat copies of freestanding software as goods even if they are in electronic files. One body of law should govern transactions in hardware and software, including refrigerators, cars, personal computers and their operating systems, manufacturing and medical equipment, as well as freestanding software itself. These products are all properly classified as goods. For these products, Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) successfully addresses issues of contract formation, warranties, performance standards, and damages.
Keywords
Digital technology, Electronic commerce, E-commerce, Product quality, Software, United States