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> but due to the generic nature of computers This might only be a temporary state, though. Smartphones are, in that sense, not generic. PC might follow.
by generic92034 2y ago
> but due to the generic nature of computers
This might only be a temporary state, though. Smartphones are, in that sense, not generic. PC might follow.
- LocalH 2y agoSmartphones are general-purpose computers with a bunch of little digital locks, that while strong, are not impervious. Such locks, when used to protect a device owner, are good. The same type of locks, when used to deny a device owner full rights to use their device as they see fit (absent harm done to others), are evil.
- scrps 2y agomtl is saying computers are big boxes of math and you can't ban math. Though given how incredibly clueless politicians have become I wouldn't be shocked if they tried.
- tekknik 2y agoThey could however require a license for a compiler/interpreter, and then require binaries to be signed by said compiler. As you said they seem clueless, so I bet they will try.