At 09:54 AM 5/20/2002, you wrote:
> But, as someone else pointed out, the same thing is true with > Windows, or any other OS that isn't built directly from > current sources via FTP or something. > Although MS sells software, not hardware. I haven't bought a Gateway or Dell, but I would hope they patch Windows and other MS software on the product up to date before giving it to the customer. Maybe they don't. But anyway, comparing the RaQ to Windows is really apples and oranges. --
You are correct. That is what make is worse. I have purchased a Dell recently. It needed patches.Your apples to oranges is correct. If a software vendor does not ship the most current operating system, why would you expect a vendor of hardware and installed operating system to ship the most recent operating system fixes?