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Microsoft Tries To Prevent Further Discovery

Posted by kdawson on from the cying-a-river dept.

An anonymous reader notes the considerable irony in Microsoft asking for relief from further discovery in the Windows Vista Capable debacle. This is the lawsuit that was recently granted class-action status, and Microsoft wants the wheels of justice to stop while it appeals that designation. It's easy to see why Microsoft wants to prevent further digging around in their and their OEMs' email archives, with stories like this one from the NYTimes (registration may be required) revealing Redmond's highly embarrassing internal emails to a mass audience.

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  1. Oh call it what it is.... by 3seas · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Bait and switch.

  2. Re:I don't get it by lukas84 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Yeah, but they exactly DO what was advertised - they run Vista.

    I don't see how being unable to use Aero or Windows Movie Maker can be made subject to a lawsuit.

    "HD Ready" doesn't mean you can display 1080p content either - it's just advertising. You'll have to look at the actual specs to see what you're buying.

    For example, i'm not a car mechanic - so i don't know much about cars. So if i have a problem with my car, i can either a) invest research or b) ask someone who knows. That's why i don't change my oil on my own - i let a professional take care of things i don't know about or don't want to know about (cars are not important to me - they're just a way to get from a to b with the least amount of hassle).