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FTC urged to make smart devices say how long they will be supported(arstechnica.com)

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nonentity@sh.itjust.works
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I’d like to see a requirement that products and devices which have been deemed by their manufacturer to be end of sale/support/repair/life are required to be unlocked, with technical schematics and repair documentation made freely available, upon request of the owner.

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OCATMBBL@lemmy.world
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I support it at face value, but as someone who knows little about what this exactly means/involves - what are the risks for misuse by others if everything becomes publicly available and stops making developments?

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nonentity@sh.itjust.works
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I see it just gets incorporated into their business model.

I’d argue it would meaningfully suppress the incentive for planned obsolescence for good faith manufacturers, and it opens up repurposing of equipment from less reputable entities.

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Buddahriffic@lemmy.world
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Software open-sourced, too.

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sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
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Would be nice, but I’d be happy with instructions on how to flash FOSS firmware onto it, and a description of the API surface so individuals could make their own compatible firmware.

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