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Correct me if I'm wrong, but does your argument reduce down to "some people could possibly do things wrong, therefore we should give monopoly-power to Apple to
by tombert 6y ago
Correct me if I'm wrong, but does your argument reduce down to "some people could possibly do things wrong, therefore we should give monopoly-power to Apple to fix our products, and trust that they won't overcharge us"?
- bordercases 6y agoYeah, I admit the open-source/IP part of the argument seems incidental to other parts of this point
- dbg31415 6y agoI do think it's fair for Apple to say, "Hey, we can't ensure this device is properly repaired unless we are the ones to repair it." Maybe some sort of "Apple-certified repair place" program... I think that exists today. I don't think Apple should be forced to sell raw parts; it's not part of their business model. You're free to buy more modular hardware... things you can easily repair. That's a selling point, right? But Apple should be free to do business however they want to do business. You're free not to buy Apple products, but you shouldn't be free, as a consumer, to insist they make schematics and parts available. You can choose to support companies that sell parts if you want! (= EDIT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leFuF-zoVzA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leFuF-zoVzA - seems about as good as you can hope for. Pretty sure Apple isn't keen on "DIY" for their brand.