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Why you are wrong.
If Microsoft was able to dictate the hardware platform and the software you run on it, then you might have a case. But as it is, Windows is a generic OS for the masses and it is up to you to use it appropriately.

To use your Corvair analogy, yes there are some liability issues for use, but ONLY when you use it according to GM's restrictions. If you took that coravir and installed a 500 H.P engine (changing the platform) and drove it in a race (software use) GM would have no liability at all if it self destructed and killed the operator.

By the same token, if you converted the Corvair for use as a field tractor, GM would laugh at you if you complained that it didn't work.

I am certain MS can give you a nearly flawless PC if they decide what hardware it will have and what software is allowed. Now, is that what you really want??? I don't!!!!!
Posted by: No_Ax_to_Grind   Posted on: 05/11/04 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use
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This is an interesting approach  FirstNLastN | 05/10/04
An interesting analogy ...  CPT1985 | 05/11/04
if he left the note without  V Sanders | 05/11/04
Call me crazy..  Patrick Jones | 05/11/04
that's kind of dangerous...  ryusen | 05/11/04
If I caught you in my house.  No_Ax_to_Grind | 05/11/04
Rethink?  Spoon Jabber | 05/11/04
Bzzzt wrong, not in my state.  No_Ax_to_Grind | 05/11/04
Hmmmm  Spoon Jabber | 05/11/04
Yes, common sense is required.  No_Ax_to_Grind | 05/11/04
i remember a case..  ryusen | 05/11/04
Problem is that the LAW saws you are WRONG  Plain Logic | 05/11/04
In your house  beepster | 05/11/04
And according to the law...  B.O.F.H. | 05/11/04
Again, Ax, the LAW says you are wrong . . . AGAIN !!!  Plain Logic | 05/11/04
Faulty analogy  SteveS_z | 05/11/04
but there WAS damage done...  ryusen | 05/11/04
Microsoft should be held liable also ...  Plain Logic | 05/11/04
You're right  Spoon Jabber | 05/11/04
I wish...  Nullifidian | 05/11/04
State Lemon Laws v. M$  drichards1953 | 05/11/04
simply... wrong  ejhonda | 05/11/04
re Microsoft should be held liable also...  Wolfie2K3 | 05/11/04
But...  Spoon Jabber | 05/11/04
no excuse...  ryusen | 05/11/04
Why you are wrong.  No_Ax_to_Grind | 05/11/04
Hmmm, no reply? I must have been right.  No_Ax_to_Grind | 05/11/04
Excuse me?  gunny_z | 05/11/04
or codered for that matter (nt)  ryusen | 05/11/04
Yo,bozo,WRONG AGAIN. Buffer overflow bugs have nothing to do with hardware!  Plain Logic | 05/11/04
Bug Hunters  paman57@... | 05/11/04
"Just like the Corvair of years past..."  IT_Guy_z | 05/13/04
Now if they only give the little weasels...  Stewart Cannon | 05/11/04
I'll supply the rope!  No_Ax_to_Grind | 05/11/04
Yep, it really slowed 'em down, didn't it?  Yen_z | 05/11/04

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