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By far not everyone modifying a car is a skilled mechanic. Many are, but by the same logic most people modifying car software will be skilled programmers. >sof
by halomru 10y ago
By far not everyone modifying a car is a skilled mechanic. Many are, but by the same logic most people modifying car software will be skilled programmers.
>software modifications are pretty impossible to detect
I think there are two classes of software modifications: those that negatively impact the environment or other people and those that don't. The first is by its nature easy to detect from the behavior of the car, and I see no reason to regulate the second class.
Some people will introduce bugs, but I'm not convinced that's a problem that needs to be solved; self-preservation will make people careful not to introduce bugs in the break system, serious problems should be few and far in between
- _ph_ 10y ago> I think there are two classes of software modifications: those that negatively impact the environment or other people and those that don't. The first is by its nature easy to detect from the behavior of the car, and I see no reason to regulate the second class. Assuming they manifest themselves before a crash happens. When the software modification only impacts the ESP or ABS system in an emergency situation, it is too late. Only extreme thorough testing can make software fit for this kind of purpose. And experience shows, even then bugs stay unnoticed.