Matthias Andree <matthias.andree@gmx.de> writes:
[snip]
> I really cannot see anything wrong with a jumper on the drive that is
> default uninstalled and will only allow firmware upgrades and other
> vendor-specific commands when set? That's the safe and politically
> correct way IMHO.
The problem here is that the profit margin on a Hard Disk is blown
away every time a Window$ user has to call support in order to be
talked through a problem. The cost of the call and the technicians
time far outweigh the parts and assembly cost for one more jumper.
[snip]
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