Because every university is going to need a dedicated room to replace their fucking supercomputer every 10 years...
Chill out - in this case, it's easier than any other options. Plus it got them on Slashdot. Who really needs to chill out here?
Look at the bright side: they admit the failure and going their best to replace the bad Xboxes...
My brother just got his back last week from his RROD.
~Silver~
This is mid-sized company here.
Think about big time companies like Apple, Adobe, and especially Microsoft...companies who may sometimes take MONTHS to get fixes out the door!!!
For companies like these, the community produces a fix before the company does...
Moral is: lay off the guy a bit. I agree, the bug should be fixed ASAP, but instead of pointing fingers...think about the bigger picture and how even billion-dollar companies get lazy and complacent with software patching.
LOL...ironic
I agree. Adblockplus FTW! I think a gradual shift in importance in online advertising is taking place...
Look at the bright side: they admit the failure and going their best to replace the bad Xboxes... My brother just got his back last week from his RROD. ~Silver~
This is mid-sized company here. Think about big time companies like Apple, Adobe, and especially Microsoft...companies who may sometimes take MONTHS to get fixes out the door!!! For companies like these, the community produces a fix before the company does... Moral is: lay off the guy a bit. I agree, the bug should be fixed ASAP, but instead of pointing fingers...think about the bigger picture and how even billion-dollar companies get lazy and complacent with software patching.