On Fri, Nov 29, 2013 at 09:48:32AM +1100, Brian May wrote:
On this topic, see http://www.cyanogenmod.org/blog/cyanogenmod-installer-application-removed-fr...
Which is also rubbish IMHO.
yep. but google (and htc and samsung and just about every other manufacturer of every other kind of product) wants you to think that some trivial action means that you've magically voided your statutory rights. if they can convince enough people and put enough annoying obstacles in the way (e.g. arguing your way past a drone parroting the company line even though it contradicts the law is an unenjoyable and time-wasting PITA) then they can massively reduce - or eliminate entirely - the number of people who actually try to make use of their warranty rights. same as many retail shops post illegal signs like "no refunds" or have company policies that tell you that you have to deal with the manufacturer directly (illegal in this country) or refuse cash refunds and only allow exchange or store credit. (you can't demand to return a product just because you changed your mind, but if the item is broken or not fit for the purpose it was sold for, then you have a right to refuse an exchange and insist on a refund) (MSY, for example, have been caught out with crap like this in the past and have been forced to post signs in their shops advising consumers of their statutory rights)
I haven't voided the warranty on my Desktop computer by installing Linux on it. Why should it matter if my computer is considerably smaller and has a touch screen instead of a keyboard/mouse?
you haven't and it doesn't. they just want you to think you have so you don't bother them if/when the hardware fails. craig -- craig sanders <cas@taz.net.au>