[OT] Computer fatalities

[Paul Lussier]

Derek Martin <invalid at pizzashack.org> writes:

> In fact I asked, and he said that 5x would be a very conservative
> estimate...  It's probably more like 6-10x depending on how
> complicated the device is.  A typical example: for him to order a
> replacement control board (i.e. the main circuit board) for a
> microwave oven typically costs about as much, or even more, than the
> entire microwave oven would cost at Best Buy.

Err, so why not but the oven at Best Buy, and resell those parts to
the customer.  Stock the extras for later...

I'm sure there's something which makes that impractical...
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Seeya,
Paul