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> This also ignores the real problem that parts of source code are frequently licensed, not owned. Companies can’t just open source everything because they’re o
by paulryanrogers 2y ago
> This also ignores the real problem that parts of source code are frequently licensed, not owned. Companies can’t just open source everything because they’re often using some licensed software or libraries.
Regulation can require that sublicenses extend to private individuals for repair of devices or services that are EOL. It could even limit the versions covered and commercial use.
Regardless, perfect doesn't need to be the enemy of the good. As it is consumers are increasingly powerless and landfills are overflowing.
- Aurornis 2y agoWhat you’re suggesting is a ban on licensing closed source software. Any country that did something like this would see every hardware company immediately relocate to a different country that didn’t have such weird laws. Regulation like this is how you completely crush a country’s tech industry. > landfills are overflowing Tech waste is a tiny fraction of all garbage. People throw out more volumes of household trash in a week than they might discard tech devices in many years.