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The computers themselves generally do work the way I want, my issue is that the manufacturers have put in place artificial restrictions to prevent me from using
by Ajedi32 3y ago
The computers themselves generally do work the way I want, my issue is that the manufacturers have put in place artificial restrictions to prevent me from using them in any way other than the way they want. I don't mind reasonably justifiable technical limitations. Just don't "sell" me a product and then put a lock on it that I the supposed owner am not allowed to open.
As for why it matters... companies get away with all sort of anti-consumer nonsense due to these limitations. Samsung putting ads on my TV's main menu[1] wouldn't be as big an issue if there was an easy way for me to install custom firmware.
[1]: https://www.reddit.com/r/assholedesign/comments/co5aw4/unremovable_ads_on_my_2500_samsung_smart_tv/ https://www.reddit.com/r/assholedesign/comments/co5aw4/unrem...
- lurking_swe 3y agoi’m frustrated by the situation too, but your argument falls short for me. to play devils advocate - you knew all of this when you bought your iphone. Further, apple lets customers return a product within 2 weeks if they are unhappy with it. Your argument would be more convincing if apple suddenly started restricting the device in a different way AFTER purchase. That being said, i’d LOVE being able to install my own apps without apples approval.
- eviks 3y agoOf course you didn't know most of this when you bought your phone, and Apple is limiting the spread of information to make you knowledgeable, so how would 2 weeks of using that censored platform help learn?