Re: I was on HP's side until....
If we're talking about "fair"rather than "legal"...
- Is it "fair" for a global giant to force potential suppliers into a public cut-throat bidding war?
- Is it "fair" for suppliers to come to a gentlemens agreement not to participate in said war?
- Is it "fair" to use the courts when your purchasing department fails to negotiate good prices?
I may be naive when it comes to business purchasing. I've played suppliers off against each other myself, but a purchase decision is not solely about price.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
