Please answer this question:
Hypothetically speaking, if Rogers lawyers agree to release OS 1.6 to us, with the stipulation that we agree to cease all current and future Android complaints. Would you accept OS 1.6 and agree to this ruling?
Although you clearly state that your question is hypothetical, it brings up the bigger issue. Is this a legal matter? Is this a consumer interest story?
In my opinion this is a rhinoceros under the kitchen table for Rogers. They are trying to ignore it, but as this thread has detailed, Rogers is now complicit.
If there are enough HTC Dream / Magic users who make noise then Rogers will be forced to act. If we simply go away, then we send a clear message to Rogers and all other providers who use similar practices, that we are accepting of this treatment.
If the product was not to be supported (updated) then it should not have been sold. If it is obsolete then it is a travesty.
This is a black-eye for Rogers and will cause harm to HTC as well. I think this is a consumer interest story and a program like Marketplace may be the vehicle to uncover more on this and other issues like this within the mobile industry. I believe that we are only seeing the tip of the iceberg and all the mobile providers are keeping "dirty little secrets" on how the consumer is being hoodwinked. Follow the money and you will find the answers.
So, to your hypothetical, the answer for me is no.
Stand up for something or you will fall for anything
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