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[–] TarantulaFudge@startrek.website 1 points 18 hours ago

HP is not HPE they are very different companies.

[–] Lemmert@reddthat.com 18 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Good that they're fined but I expect it was worth it when you only get a fine that small compared to the branch's size

[–] DaddleDew@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

They'll spend more just in legal fees fighting it

[–] deifyed@lemmy.wtf 12 points 5 days ago

Cost of doing business

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 10 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Why not fine them a sandwich

[–] db2@lemmy.world 6 points 5 days ago

They needed their protection money. All governments do it.

Meanwhile every government to every other government about that practice: