* Posts by AB_Canuck

2 publicly visible posts • joined 6 May 2016

Office Depot halts PC Health Checks amid bogus infection claims

AB_Canuck

Different perspective

Every marketplace has asymmetrical information. Some people simply know more than others. This body clearly knows more about this issue than Joe Lunchbox but how is Joe supposed to know if he is getting scammed? It appears that the whole system is screwed. The clerk doesn't have any latitude/ knowledge to make decisions but has a pile of pressure to perform. The business has to figure out how to deliver a profitable solution without missing something and causing negligence exposure so use a software package that errs on the side of CYA. The expert techs are more profitable doing other stuff. Joe's lack of knowledge about all things computer does not make him a charitable cause that a business has to support / donate to. I am not condoning the activity but seriously - how to solve?

Database man flown to Hong Kong to install forgotten patch spends week in pub

AB_Canuck

Kai Tak

While living in HK in 1990 I had the opportunity to chat with a pilot about the landing procedures. Aside from the special training required he indicated the flight path was between buildings and included a very big "turn here" sign. Good times.