Was this a clientco laptop or your own one? Why were you using your own if that was the case, and if that was the case, surely it's you responsibilty to ensure continuity.
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Business insurance to compensate not working due to the broken laptop
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Originally posted by stek View PostWas this a clientco laptop or your own one? Why were you using your own if that was the case, and if that was the case, surely it's you responsibilty to ensure continuity.…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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Originally posted by stek View PostWas this a clientco laptop or your own one? Why were you using your own if that was the case, and if that was the case, surely it's you responsibilty to ensure continuity.
I reckon a new laptop can be bought as quick as a screwdriver. Might take a little longer to setup, but still half a day should be the maximum.See You Next TuesdayComment
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Originally posted by Snarf View PostOr just buy a cheapo laptop as a spare.
I use my own equipment for this client, and run everything on a virtual machine. If this laptop dies, then I'll copy the VM image from the backup onto my spare laptop and keep working - downtime of a couple of hours while it copies over.Comment
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Cheap 2nd laptop because business interruption insurance will have a we do not pay the first £XXX of your claim.Comment
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