Comments

• Robotron 2084

  2010-02-11 05:41:19

  You can't trust anyone. Microsoft, like most companies, will not admit there is a problem without adequate proof to avoid bad publicity. The customer is NOT always right. I've seen people blame Microsoft for a bad stick of RAM. People just pick the most popular target and fire away. Anti-Microsoft blogs such as this one will ignore reports form those who have not had any problems or experienced increased battery life with Windows 7.
  
  Microsoft's explanation of the problem is at least plausible. However, remember that Microsoft's strongest critics will always blame the company and no other explanation is acceptable. Ever purchased batteries in China? I bought a pack of AA batteries for my DVD remote. They lasted exactly 3 weeks. Lots of batteries sold don't perform nearly as well as they should. I'm not sure how to blame Microsoft for that, but I'm sure Roy can help me out.

• your_friend

  2010-02-11 07:11:02

  Your batteries from China and Windows share a similar problem, clueless authoritarian administration. It is no secret that Bill Gates is a big friend of Chinese Communists and has helped them censor the web, imprison dissidents and other vile things. Top down, control freaks do things like that and they don't really care how well things work. Microsoft can't be blamed for your crummy batteries but you should be able to see that the things that made those batteries suck will make software from Microsoft suck.

• Robotron 2084

  2010-02-12 06:31:33

  The problem with Chinese batteries is not one of administration, rather one of economics. They are cheap and therefore aren't produced under high standards with quality materials. Even the cheapest batteries I could buy in the USA cost more than the batteries I purchased if I used Chinese currency. Since the value of the Yuan is lower, I have to spend even more here for decent batteries that perform well.
  
  Though I am not thrilled about it, Microsoft is not alone in helping the Chinese government. All the major tech companies including IBM, Cisco, and Intel have sold technology to China to help them accomplish their end goals. There are few clean hands in that regard. If I wished for the demise of all the companies that have helped China I wouldn't have anything to type this response with. I enjoy using Microsoft software and find it often exceeds my quality standards in comparison with the current alternatives available.