On Thursday, May 9, 2002, at 09:57 AM, Jeremy Derr wrote:
>>> They eventually update the disks, but it seems that they don't do this >>> until most or all of the product line renders the disks obsolete. >>> Fabbing disks is significantly more costly than people think, and as >>> with all other companies, it's all about cost-benefit; do we spend the >>> money updating the disks now even though we know we'll have to do it >>> again in X months? or wait til then? >> >> I think they should put the customer first. > > Does it matter, though? The only problem is that you can't boot to the > disk; you can still use it without booting to it, it's still compatible > with the new machines. > It matters to the person who buys it thinking that if their new computer has a prob they can boot from the Tech Tool CD to correct the probs that they are having.... DOH!!! Guess not... _________________________________ 800mhz FP iMac, 3400c/240mhz P'book, 6100/66mhz PPC -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
