3 Jan
1998
3 Jan
'98
3:45 a.m.
At 10:01 AM 1/3/98, you wrote:
While we're on the subject, I'll throw in
my gripe. Why can't we copy
old computer manuals? Most of the computers and software are worthless
with the manuals. HP and the other companies gave up all
sales/support/service of these things years ago, why should they care if
we copy manuals that they don't sell any more?
They care because they can keep a xerox copy of those manuals around to sell
to us for the unholy figure of $35-$50 if someone ever actually asks them
for one. (Not naming names, but one company that does this rhymes with Sandy.)
- John Higginbotham
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