Hard Quote by Curt Schilling
“More often than not, what you open, unwrap and install on your hard drive is not what you were told you were getting.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Baseball Analyst Discussion, 2005
Software often fails to match marketing promises, leading to user disappointment and mistrust.
In simple terms: Software may not be what it claims.
Key Takeaway
Verify features before purchase.
Themes
technology
trust
consumer expectations
marketing
software development
Mood
skeptical
pragmatic
Type
consumer
advisory
When to use this quote
- product reviews
- consumer rights
- tech support
- purchase decisions
Key Concepts
misrepresentation
user experience
quality assurance
product testing
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to confirm software claims?
- How does misrepresentation affect brand loyalty?
A Different Perspective
Marketing hype can obscure real product limitations.
