[oritpro]

Originally Posted by Spectre-63

I think a lot of people may be blaming Vista for CTDs that are more likely related to the individual's system. I've been running SH4 under Vista from the beginning and have yet to see a CTD. Regardless, CTDs are usually related to the program being run, rather than the OS.

Can you give me an example where a software 'crash' cost someone several thousand dollars? I've been repairing PC's and PC-based networks for over 15 years now and have never seen a piece of software cause that level of damage.

It should also be pointed out that everyone who's bought more than one PC game should know what the deal is with the EULA and store return policies. If the risk seems unacceptable, don't take it. At the same time, if you choose to take the risk, don't fault the EULA if you get stung. Take responsibility for your own decisions.

Absolutely. Let's take for example an ERP software solution where most if not all departments and their functions are integrated into a single system. If you have been working on networks for as long as you say, then this example requires no further explanation.

Of course this applies to the Enterprise, gaming software is not used for profit unless you're into competition gaming.

As for the EULA, I am really suprised to see that any consumer would want to defend the current distribution methods used by software publishers. There are certains risks involved with anything you buy but most products can be returned for a refund--even if the box has been opened. Not so with software and that is not right.

I worked in IT for over 20-years as a network admin before I got fed up with the industry and left. Being on-call 24/7, spending hours of my free time trying to stay on top of technology, and watching jobs get outsourced (including my own) to the lowest bidder overseas are the main reasons I left.