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Re: IGN is suing Sony over the removal of Linux
« Reply #14 from previous page: April 30, 2010, 05:19:39 PM »
Quote from: Matt_H;556016
Is anyone really surprised, though? This is part of why I haven't purchased a Sony product in ages (the other part being that every previous Sony product I've owned - audio products and the like - has broken down and failed tremendously). Vote with your wallet, folks.

Unfortunately, this case probably isn't going anywhere for the simple fact that PS3 boxes, manuals, websites, etc., probably all contain the words "Specifications subject to change without notice", which Sony's lawyers will take to be implicit understanding on the part of the consumer that he/she has no rights.


Box and manual don't say that. :angry:  It's one thing to change advertised specs, but they can't retroactively change those that were already purchased.
Time to move on.  Bye Amiga.org.  :(
 

Offline Matt_H

Re: IGN is suing Sony over the removal of Linux
« Reply #15 on: April 30, 2010, 05:31:45 PM »
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Box and manual don't say that. :angry:  


Interesting - that's like Disclaimers 101. You sure it's not there? It's probably in 4pt font or something.

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It's one thing to change advertised specs, but they can't retroactively change those that were already purchased.


I think US consumer protection laws are too weak to do anything about it, unfortunately. There might be a better chance in a European court.
 

Offline kolla

Re: IGN is suing Sony over the removal of Linux
« Reply #16 on: April 30, 2010, 05:35:31 PM »
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What do you mean "unexpected"?
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