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I would believe (partially) in the argument of security, if locking down phones was not used for what, in my view, is a clear case of planned obsolescence. Pho
by nextos 11y ago
I would believe (partially) in the argument of security, if locking down phones was not used for what, in my view, is a clear case of planned obsolescence.
Phones are unique devices in generally requiring you to buy new hardware after 2 or 3 years if you want up-to-date software. This is wasteful and infuriating. My 13 year old PC is still able to run the latest version of Ubuntu, and does a pretty good job at it.
I really really wish Nokia had gone the N900/N9 route. Or now that they somehow acquire Jolla. For us, developers, phones are small computers. There's no difference. Locked down devices are simply restricting our ability to do things. We need something different.
- qb45 11y ago> Phones are unique devices in generally requiring you to buy new hardware after 2 or 3 years if you want up-to-date software. That's totally software's fault. I find it kinda hilarious that my sister is looking for a new smartphone because her few years old Samsung is laggy while all she does is chatting with friends and watching their pics - things people did on dog slow PCs from the '90s.
- nextos 11y agoI think this is ultimately a consequence of locked down hardware. If manufacturers released drivers for your sister's device, your sister would be able to install a different operating system which would satisfy her needs.