Class-action suit filed against Microsoft over Surface RT

Thanks for posting, I. :)

I guess we'll get to the facts now. This will be interesting to watch unfold.
 

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Suit against Microsoft over Surface RT: Valid points, or evidence of bottom-feeding lawyers?

Another day, another lawsuit, this one alleging that Microsoft purposely misled investors over the poor prospects of its Surface RT tablets. Does the class-action lawsuit have validity, or is it just one more instance of lawyers trying to cash in on bad news, a sign of a legal system gone amok?
The Surface RT has been a fiasco by any accounting. It's been a failure, as has Windows RT itself. It's not likely that Windows RT and Surface RT will survive in the long term.

But making mistakes in business isn't illegal. Microsoft hasn't done anything illegal here. This suit should be thrown out as soon as possible.
Suit against Microsoft over Surface RT: Valid points, or evidence of bottom-feeding lawyers? | Computerworld Blogs
 

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So, not only did MS make a POS tablet, now they are gettin sued over it? It's probly just another frivolous lawsuit.
 

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Blinding Speed

Thanks for posting, I. :)

I guess we'll get to the facts now. This will be interesting to watch unfold.

Given the blinding speed that the wheels of the legal system turn, it will probably be as interesting as "watching paint dry". :D
 

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It's probly just another frivolous lawsuit.


Of course it is. I'm no fan of Windows 8, 8.1, or any of the Surface products, but this lawsuit is beyond ridiculous. Judges could put a stop to crap like this by immediately dismissing frivolous claims, but they allow them to get through. In the end the enable they ambulance chasers to fill the dockets with B.S.
 
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Thanks for posting, I. :)

I guess we'll get to the facts now. This will be interesting to watch unfold.

Given the blinding speed that the wheels of the legal system turn, it will probably be as interesting as "watching paint dry". :D

For sure it will be a while. Court clocks work at quarter time. :D
 

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It is obviously wrong to mislead the shareholders. I have no idea if what went on here counts a that. Perhaps there should have been an indication MS would be left holding a huge pile of unsold surfi. Announcing that may have made things even worse. Always tricky for a CEO to talk up their products if they aren't going very well.
 

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You guys should go ahead and read the pdf document provided. It is obvious whoever wrote it didn't know the first thing about technology. All the things wrong with 8 that it describes are also in iOS and android.... and macOS.
 

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Of course it is. I'm no fan of Windows 8, 8.1, or any of the Surface products, but this lawsuit is beyond ridiculous. Judges could put a stop to crap like this by immediately dismissing frivolous claims, but they allow them to get through. In the end the enable they ambulance chasers to fill the dockets with B.S.
:ditto:
 

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Hi Everyone,

Microsoft and Google are now having it out and Big Time, (this is going to be very Interesting)

Web Site: Microsoft blasts Google over YouTube block, claims reasons are 'manufactured' | The Verge

Enjoy!

Yep M$ what goes around comes around.

Hi Labeeman,

Its not only us users who are starting to really hate Microsoft, its the other software Giants also starting to really attack Microsoft in every chance they can... and rest assure there is more of this type of actions/action going to go down and to their throats in the coming weeks and months, Microsoft has only done it to themselves and now if they don't turn it around as a company, Microsoft will be for sure in the ground within the next 2 to 5 years
 

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Will be interesting to see what comes of this. That law firm have done very well with these kind of actions before.
 

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Geez. Are some on here really that angry with Microsoft that you'd like to see them taken down? Kind of extreme IMO. It's not just about management. A lot of workers' careers, income, and families depend on the company.

A lot of corporations have been summoned to court through the years over suits. MS is no stranger to them. What's new?
 

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Why are you imagining people would like to see MS in trouble over this?

Perhaps some shareholders feel they should pursue it, up to them, of course.

It is relevant to mention that particular law firm seems to specialise in this kind of stuff. That is all.
 

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