Doh! I managed to misinterpret the entire crux of the original post. I skimmed and assumed 'exploded' was referring to a subsequent loss of stability in the operating system. This is what I get for not consuming mass-quantities of coffee in the morning. Obviously my 'backup', 'misconfigurtion' and sundry other comments don't apply, given that we're talking about a physical failure of the media and subsequent damage to the CD.
However, I'd imagine the EULA firmly applies to this as well. If I were you I'd go after the drive manufacturer too, though I imagine it will just point its fat, capitalist, blood-of-the-worker soaked finger at the media. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeffrey "botman" Broome" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 12/15/03 11:13 AM Subject: Re: [hlcoders] Software companies > > http://www.powerlabs.org/cdexplode.htm > > :) > -- > Jeffrey "botman" Broome _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlcoders

