In foo.debian-user, you wrote: > Somewhat off-topic, but perhaps applicable.... > > If a modem is a device for MOdulating/DEModulation, > and a "winmodem" turns that job over to the software (Windows), > is that not grounds for a class-action fraud suit against winmodem > manufacturers for marketing them as modems (modulator/demodulators)? > > Or are winmodems really doing the mod/demod and Windows just does other > necessary processing?
I bought a big, plastic, insulated box the other day. It was clearly marked as a "Cooler". Imagine my surprise when I found out that it needed ice to actually do the cooling. Perhaps we can expand your class-action suit to include these evil manufacturers. -Mitch
