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Old 08-27-2018, 03:36 AM   #23
rcentros
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Originally Posted by DuckieTigger View Post
Was not. Sounds exactly like an underlying hardware defect. Corrupt update file? Not very likely when it is signed with a 2048bit key which is for all intends and purposes uncrackable by brute force.
I don't as much faith in the incorruptibility of downloaded files. I've seen too many corrupted.

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No, same problem. Underlying hardware defect or incompatibility. You cannot blame Microsoft for forcing you to update when you accepted such a behavior by running Windows. If you want full control over your software, then your only choice is running free software on free hardware.
Microsoft also SUPPOSEDLY gives you the option to NOT upgrade your software. Then they override that option. Oh well, so much for that argument.

Personally I'm not so willing to automatically give grasping corporations the benefit of the doubt. I guess it's a personal decision.

I still think that Amazon would WANT to know WHY their update bricked a working Paperwhite but I guess quality control is not a high priority at Amazon any more.
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