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I think there is a simple solution: if the seller doesn't support it, then they have to open source it. Own (key word) an old RPG that won't run because the pu
by sekjldfhsfklh 7y ago
I think there is a simple solution: if the seller doesn't support it, then they have to open source it.
Own (key word) an old RPG that won't run because the publisher decided the servers were no longer profitable?
RPG gets opened sourced.
Have a John Deer remote operated tractor that John Deer won't fix a bug that allows attackers to operate remotely?
John Deer's tractor software gets open sourced.
No support? No legal IP protection.
- crankylinuxuser 7y agoThen the problem gets moved to encryption keys, which aren't part of the "open source". All the code's there - you just don't have the right to change it!
- sekjldfhsfklh 7y agoI don't mean that the code is merely published. Full access to the device you own, signing keys and all.