On 24 Jul 2000, Mark Gray wrote:
> 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.
Default the jumper in the other direction then. Then those
that are clueful can protect themselves if they feel it neccessary
and the rest don't have to worry about it. Of course, the first
time a virus comes through and blows away everything the vendors may
perhaps change their mind. Of course, this hasn't happened in any
of the many years this ability has been around so I'm not sure there
is exactly much cause for alarm.
Stephen
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