While I wouldn't use the updates for my gaming system where i am very picky, I do use the updates for my work system and haven't experienced a problem in years and years.
Steven On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 2:58 PM, Andrew S. Baker <[email protected]> wrote: > I agree, but my experience is like yours -- I haven't seen this problem in > *years* > The issue used to be related to poor/inaccurate detection of hardware, > particularly 3rd tier providers, and laptop chipsets. > -ASB: http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBaker > > > On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 5:48 PM, Ben Scott <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 5:35 PM, Andrew S. Baker <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> > Also, the drivers that are available are written by the vendors in >> > question, >> > not Microsoft. They are simply provided at Microsoft Update for >> > convenience >> > to all concerned. >> >> That doesn't alleviate Microsoft of responsibility. Under the >> warranty laws in most US states, a middle-man still retains liability >> for products/services they provide. They cannot simply throw up their >> hands and say, "I was just passing it along". Especially since >> Microsoft ships many of these drivers "in the box" with Windows. >> >> -- Ben >> > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
