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Why? They should be forced to release schematics, software, and firmware if they can't handle the repairs themselves. This will allow someone to repair it wit
by linuxftw 3y ago
Why? They should be forced to release schematics, software, and firmware if they can't handle the repairs themselves. This will allow someone to repair it without assistance from the manufacturer.
- dangus 3y agoSo they can invest in developing a new product, release all the software, schematics, and firmware, and have a factory in China produce a perfect knock-off in a split second? Why develop anything new when copying someone else’s work is so much more lucrative? IMO the core of right to repair should be more focused on preventing anti-competitive artificial barriers to repair, not forcing companies to give away their secret sauce.
- linuxftw 3y agoIf it's a 'one-off' product, why should they care if someone copies it? And unless your product is covered under a patent (and even if it is), China's going to knock it off anyway.
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