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Why though?

• Kbelicius 5y ago
  Because If I get a faulty vacuum cleaner I expect to be able to exchange it for a working one for free.
  • chii 5y ago
    and yet if a lock could be picked, you don't get to exchange it for another one that couldn't be! Analogies breakdown when compared too carefully. I think software sellers is doing a courtesy when they provide security updates for free. They are not legally obligated to do it. The users are entitled to switch to a competitor however - by not having their data held hostage (which, i think modern laws don't properly address).
    • Kbelicius 5y ago
      > and yet if a lock could be picked, you don't get to exchange it for another one that couldn't be! Analogies breakdown when compared too carefully. There are no locks that can't be picked. If it unlocks itself all the time you bet your ass that I'll get to exchange it for a new one. Maybe you should be more careful when making analogies.
      • chii 5y ago
        I picked the lock analogy deliberately, because like locks, there are no software that has no security vulnerabilities.
    • webmaven 5y ago
      > and yet if a lock could be picked, you don't get to exchange it for another one that couldn't be! Analogies breakdown when compared too carefully. https://www.cycleryusa.com/articles/kryptonite-locks-recall-information-pg151.htm https://www.cycleryusa.com/articles/kryptonite-locks-recall-...