Disclaimer, Acknowledgements and Other Random Musings

Disclaimer:
Information provided on this website and otherwise is done so in good faith, based on the manufacturer's and developer's and organisation's published claims, to assist customers of HDMS in making their own informed decisions. There is no implied endorsement of any product, organisation or service as to its quality, stability, reliability or suitability for your particular circumstance or purpose, and consequently no responsibility or liability is accepted for any loss, damage or inconvenience however caused by your use or engagement thereof.

It’s. Not. My. Fault.
OK?

Acknowledgements:
Apple, Macintosh and Mac (and specific product names, too) are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries, and are used in reference on this website in accordance with my understanding of their Copyright Guidelines.

The ownership of all other product names and trademarks used in reference on this website is also duly recognised and acknowledged.

Apple Australia would like it made quite clear that Hills District Mac Support is not an Authorised Apple entity in any shape or form, nor do they endorse or warrant any activity this business undertakes beyond their statutory obligations, but I'm sure that deep, deep down they love the fact that their products are being enthusiastically evangelised and supported in the marketplace!

Observations:
• Hardware fails because it can. Software isn't perfect because it is created by the same group of life-forms responsible for the phrases 'human error' and ‘whoops’
Accept this

• Eventually your hardware will give up and/or your software will need upgrading
At some point you'll have to spend some money
Accept this, too

• When all else fails - RTFM!

• If it's going to happen, it'll happen after 4pm on a Friday afternoon
Murphy's Law #1.....

• The closer the deadline, the bigger the crash
Murphy's Law #2.....

• The more you cram into your hard disk, the more you will lose
See Sod's Law #53 below.....

• The bigger your hard disk, the more you have to lose
Well duh! Not exactly rocket science that one...

• Sod's Law #53: You are more likely to suffer excruciating data loss than win Lotto.
You do make multiple regular backups of all your really important stuff, don't you? In the words of dear old George Dubya: “We are ready for any unseen event that may or may not occur...”

• Information Technology is neither an art form nor an exact science - it is mostly an exercise in finger crossing and the prolonged holding of breath. When it works, there is a collective sigh of relief and look of disbelief. When it doesn't, apparently ‘it’s never done that before’, ‘it just happened’, ‘it was fine yesterday’, ‘I haven’t touched anything’ or ‘someone must have done something to it’
Either way, you should feel special....

Thanks to:
• Website hosted by Blue Net : business grade broadband and web hosting.
• Cynical IT outlook inspired by Dilbert!