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> I assume that doesn't apply to source code? Why assume that? ".... with no carve-outs or limitations to protect sensitive trade secret information" Seems l
by SideQuark 2y ago
> I assume that doesn't apply to source code?
Why assume that?
".... with no carve-outs or limitations to protect sensitive trade secret information"
Seems like claiming source code to the device is private would be a carve out.
- NegativeK 2y agoMainly because I've never heard anyone extend right to repair to software except fellow open source fans. The average person completely understand why a farmer should be able to fix their tractor. I don't think they're likely to extend the idea to software.
- SideQuark 2y agoHaving worked on DoD projects, often procurement processes change and ask for impossible stuff or things companies won't sign into. Then the sides go back and forth to make the legalese agreeable. I posted quotes above from the document. I would not agree to those terms either, for exactly these reasons. That you don't think something could go the way you think isn't enough to make a company sign on to a legally binding contract.