Re: USB jump drive

Gustavo Seabra wrote:

Robert L Cochran wrote:

Dave Jones wrote:

On Sat, Jan 01, 2005 at 05:50:51PM -0800, Rick Lim wrote:
> Hi there,
> Is anyone able to use a USB jumpdrive or equivilant on FC?
> > If so what brand and size?

After a number of folks reported problems in bugzilla
with the Lexar usb drives, and the sandisk ones, I went
out and picked some up. I was somewhat disappointed that
they both worked out of the box[1] for me.

I considered that it may be usb controller specific, but
I've used them both on a variety of USB1.1 and USB2.0 controllers.

        Dave

[1] where box = that evil plastic spacedevil packaging that has to be
   opened with a variety of sharp tools.

Said box is a called a "clamshell" and I hate them. I'm surprised that plastic shards have not cut someone's body open as the person struggled to open a clamshell package, prompting said person to sue the manufacturer for knowingly using packaging which is actually dangerous to folks of all ages.

Bob Cochran

I've been cut already, but never thought of suing. I thought one has to cut the finger off (or something else as serious as that) to have a case... am I wrong?

I wouldn't know. Perhaps you can consult a lawyer specializing in product liability lawsuits to get an opinion. I haven't researched this carefully, but remember when McDonald's and other hot coffee vendors began printing the following warning label on disposable (stryofoam and paper paper) coffee cups: "warning: this product is extremely hot" or words to that affect. Wasn't that the result of a lawsuit from someone who spilled hot coffee on himself or herself?

Bob