[bitL]

And how would they replace the bad part when a good one doesn't exist?

[QAPereo]

With money, and a handwritten apology soaked in the tears of their C-levels?

Or just the money actually. If you can’t replace my broken item, a refund is always appreciated.

[imglorp]

Bryan Cantrill refrence has been noted.

[bcantrill]

That was a reference to me? If so -- I'm flattered. I haven't yet asked Intel to soak a written apology with their tears, but it's an excellent idea! (I have, however, given them many other candid thoughts on how they can improve their handling of Spectre and Meltdown -- but so far, to no avail.)