On Sat, 19 Aug 2006 13:19:11 GMT, Larry Dighera
wrote:

On Sat, 19 Aug 2006 00:16:17 -0400, Roger
wrote in :

On Fri, 18 Aug 2006 23:59:19 GMT, Larry Dighera
wrote:

On Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:22:30 -0400, Roger
wrote in :

those who had their computers trashed were stuck with the costs
and inconvenience of putting things back together.

Sounds like fodder for a class action suit to me.

But Sony gave them a new CD:-))

But Sony failed to compensate those computer users who were forced to
reinstall the OS on their computers as a result of the clandestine

And all the other soft ware. Then you need to take into account how
much data may have been lost. Sony installed software without
permission and in many cases after being told explicitly not to
install, so technically they don't get that "not responsible for" part
that goes with accepting a program.

BUT as far as Sony is concerned they gave people the new disk and by
accepting the disk they absolved Sony of any further responsibility.
What do you want to bet that clause is in there some where for those
who accepted the CD?

malware foist upon them as a result of using Sony's product.
Presumably breaking the seal on the music CD didn't constitute
agreement to permit Sony to compromise the security of their
computers.

That is pretty much what the judge said too, but all has been very
quiet on the subject since then.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com