@drq Arguably Right to Repair matters for both 1 &...

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@drq Arguably Right to Repair matters for both 1 & 2.

If you can only replace the memory in a device instead of having to buy a whole new one, it reduces its footprint in comparison to buying a whole new device.

And likewise, if the parts are replaceable, then it's reusable and similarly reduces its footprint.

Same argument against tivoization, when official support ends, being able to use alternatives instead of having to buy a new device is much better.

Like 4 Jun 2022 at 20:13 | Wall-to-wall | Open on mastodon.top

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Dr. Quadragon ❌

@lispi314 The key words have been spoken: "buy new device". This is why they do it. This is their easy money. And they can't have losing that.

4 Jun 2022 at 21:12 | Open on mastodon.ml

LisPi

@drq Indeed, there are just no market incentives to do it when abusing users is simply more profitable *and* legal.

Nevermind environmental externalities, that's not in our quarterly report.

4 Jun 2022 at 21:14 | Open on mastodon.top