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> What if there's a security vulnerability in the software, how do you fix that? I would really wish for the 'Right to Repair' to be strong enough so that prod
by chme 9y ago
> What if there's a security vulnerability in the software, how do you fix that?
I would really wish for the 'Right to Repair' to be strong enough so that producers of all those trash IOT devices, mobile phones etc. would be forced to provide a guaranteed maintenance period for at least 5 to 10 years or would have to release all the source code and documentation if they stop updating their software so that other companies or users can step in.
As a side effect it might also be possible for the consumer to choose the software separately from the hardware. Because then not only the Hardware designing company would be the only one that can write Software for it. More competition and a level playing field would be good for the consumer and economy as a whole.