So, are we to assume that every defective piece of hardware is basis for legal action? I had a HP printer fail after two months. There have been engines in cars that fail after minimal use. Technology isn't going to work every single time - so why sue? If you are past your warranty with minimal use, tough - pay the money to get something else or buy the competition. I can't get mad at a car manufacturer because the tires blow, brakes fail or the engine craps out AFTER the warranty expires. I am using a used product. There are lemon laws in certain states that protect from happening on cars - should the same be done to technology products so lawsuits like these don't continue? If its within the warranty and YOU DID not void the warranty (ie modding), than I think the company will gladly refund or then you can sue...
Sorry, but I do not feel sorry for those involved in working overtime. I have done it and countless others before done it and those in the future will continue to do it. Personally, I like the idea of companies setting target dates for contracters. I compare it to State construction deals on highways/buildings/etc. Construction companies accept a deal but know they must be done by a certain date or forced to pay penalties. Contracting deadlines are rarely achieved ontime, and this is an alternative to stop this nonsense.
I think the broadband push is one determining factor in changing from the powerhouse ISP's, but I also think users are *growing up* from AOL/MSN to using only their preferred browser. I consider AOL/MSN users to be novice and prefer to use these ISP's because of ease and simplicity. Now these users are gaining knowledge of the "internet" and have the ability to *surf* themselves without AOL/MSN pushing content to them directly.
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So, is this the 2004 edition of Cannonball run?
Where is Jackie Chan when you need him? I need to borrow that Mitsubishi with the Jet packs...
So, are we to assume that every defective piece of hardware is basis for legal action? I had a HP printer fail after two months. There have been engines in cars that fail after minimal use. Technology isn't going to work every single time - so why sue? If you are past your warranty with minimal use, tough - pay the money to get something else or buy the competition. I can't get mad at a car manufacturer because the tires blow, brakes fail or the engine craps out AFTER the warranty expires. I am using a used product. There are lemon laws in certain states that protect from happening on cars - should the same be done to technology products so lawsuits like these don't continue? If its within the warranty and YOU DID not void the warranty (ie modding), than I think the company will gladly refund or then you can sue...
Sorry, but I do not feel sorry for those involved in working overtime. I have done it and countless others before done it and those in the future will continue to do it. Personally, I like the idea of companies setting target dates for contracters. I compare it to State construction deals on highways/buildings/etc. Construction companies accept a deal but know they must be done by a certain date or forced to pay penalties. Contracting deadlines are rarely achieved ontime, and this is an alternative to stop this nonsense.
Get back to work...
I think the broadband push is one determining factor in changing from the powerhouse ISP's, but I also think users are *growing up* from AOL/MSN to using only their preferred browser. I consider AOL/MSN users to be novice and prefer to use these ISP's because of ease and simplicity. Now these users are gaining knowledge of the "internet" and have the ability to *surf* themselves without AOL/MSN pushing content to them directly.