[BigJ]

You know that rule in the manual is to define what can be COTS (commonly available from a VENDOR), right?

So if you feel a certain VENDOR does not follow those guidelines, anything you buy from them can't be used in the first place (unless it is available from another vendor, I guess). Posting that quote isn't helping anyone's case except you trying to make someone look bad and not quite accomplishing it.

It's unfortunate and I'm sure we all wish everyone's stuff was shipped faster, but I'm 100% sure VENDORs aren't out to ruin anyone.