On Tue, 08 Dec 2020 16:21:36 -0500 Stefan Monnier <monn...@iro.umontreal.ca> wrote:
> >> > Others have suggested reformatting, but maybe a more > >> > constructive path forward is to return the bugger, complaining > >> > that it doesn't work. > > > > That seems like cutting off your nose to spite your face. Presumably > > the stick was bought for some purpose. > > If you never complain&return those products broken-by-design, the > companies will keep bringing them to the market. > Yes, but choose your battles. These things will be turned out by the million, it's doubtful that the Linux people are numerous enough to be worth altering a production process and foregoing a marketing aid. In this case the retailer would chuck it in the bin and ask for another one from the manufacturer, who would supply it without question. Too cheap to make a fuss about. For a large retailer, too cheap to even spend the executive time asking for a replacement. -- Joe