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How does one disable/block something like this? What legislation can we introduce to ensure that we own a device after paying for it? Where “ownership” also m
by andrei_says_ 5y ago
How does one disable/block something like this?
What legislation can we introduce to ensure that we own a device after paying for it?
Where “ownership” also means disabling nonessential functionality of our choice?
- MerelyMortal 5y agoOpen it up and remove the card/chip.
- inetknght 5y agoThat's not feasible right now, and certainly not in the future.
- MerelyMortal 5y agoNot feasible for the average person, but it was very easy to do for my LG TV.
- netr0ute 5y ago> How does one disable/block something like this? Watch this video: https://youtu.be/urglg3WimHA https://youtu.be/urglg3WimHA
- morelisp 5y ago> What legislation can we introduce to ensure that we own a device after paying for it? Right-to-repair legislation should be adopted to include something similar to the GDPR's anti-coupling rules so this can be verified at a deeper technical level; the TV manufacturer should be forced to make it work even if you disconnect all modems, network cards, etc. The GDPR alone is sufficient for legal protection, the TV manufacturer can't stop you from using the TV just because you refuse consent for data processing - but not protection against bugs, bad actors, or companies operating outside Europe. Anything impacting hardware is more likely to improve conditions everywhere, even if only enforced somewhere.