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I totally agree here. The bill is great in spirit but this could be onerous for small companies.

• ethbr1 3y ago
  It'd be nice to see an "OR" provision within the time window too. As in, provide spare parts OR release schematics and specifications that allow others to produce them.
  • bombcar 3y ago
    I’d go with “make parts available for two years after sale ends, and then release schematics. Schematics are not required to be released as long as the parts are still reasonably available.”
    • ethbr1 3y ago
      I was thinking of the schematics loophole from a small company perspective, for whom x years of parts availability might be impractical. But they could use the loophole to release schematics and relieve themselves of the burden. Win/win!
• ImJamal 3y ago
  >this could be onerous for small companies Probably why Apple supports it.