Re: Computer virus???

[Nick Lawrence <nlaw@xxxxxxx>]

Unfortunately, and all too frequently, as most regulars here know, the
"local programming lockout" has been used in just that "evil"
anti-consumer, anti-competitive manner, by companies employing the same
tactics used by Bay Alarm Company, tactics which brought on the litigation.

Indeed, it is the capability to "lock out competitors" and to "prevent
unfriendly takeovers" that manufacturers claim as a benefit.

You are free to call it "evil" or whatever you like, Frank.


Frank Olson wrote:
> Nick Lawrence wrote:
>> FWIW, the discussion (and the lawsuit against Bay Alarm Company) was
>> about downloaded "local programming lockout", an entirely different
>> beast than mere "lockout codes".
>
> We don't refer to "local programming lockout" as a "virus" either, Nick.
>  When used legitimately (as most alarm companies do), it's not the
> "evil" someone often rants on about, either.