| From: | Robert Watkins <robert.watkins@******.COM> |
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| Subject: | Re: Real-Life Computing ... |
| Date: | Wed, 27 May 1998 13:06:51 +1000 |
>It means that any -NEW- computer purchased now -SHOULD- be free and clear
of
>the year 2K virus. It is always a wise thing to ask about this. IF the
>salesman does not know if the machine/product is clear of the problem, then
DO
>NOT purchase it. If the salesman doesn't even know about the Year 2K
Problem,
>leave the store...
There are two lessons in life you should have learnt by now, Ereskanti...
a) Never, EVER, ask the salesman something. They will NEVER know the answer,
and if they give you one, they just made it up on the spot.
b) Never, EVER, believe what the salesman tells you. Ask to speak to the
tech guy who fixes the stuff under warranty, and get him to tell you which
machines don't come back a lot.
Oh, and I'm sure that there are babies still in the womb that know about the
Y2K problem, so intensive is the media coverage. And they're probably as
well informed as the average salesperson.
Seriously, though, do ask, and get them to give you an answer, in writing,
signed by the manager of the store. If they are unwilling to give you said
document, then take your business elsewhere. Then keep the document in a
nice safe place so that you can submit it for evidence in the court case.
--
.sig deleted to conserve electrons. robert.watkins@******.com
