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This is sometimes called "the right to interoperate", similar to the right to repair movement. Unfortunately it has been less successful than right to repair so
by bariumbitmap 20d ago
This is sometimes called "the right to interoperate", similar to the right to repair movement. Unfortunately it has been less successful than right to repair so far.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/07/legislative-path-interoperable-internet https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/07/legislative-path-inter...
- utopiah 20d agoWell that's a right, I'm asking for an actual interface, like USB-C or a protocol e.g. HTTP.
- bariumbitmap 19d agoHow do you propose to convince appliance manufacturers to all use a freely accessible, standard interface without mandating it via legislation? It's been decades now, they're not going to do it of their own volition.