| ▲ | ssl-3 15 hours ago | |
> It isn't just about monopoly or unfair competition. This can also be covered under consumer rights - the Right to Repair. If we have a right to repair (we broadly do not, AFAICT), then that doesn't necessarily mean that we have a right to modify and/or add new functionality. When I repair a widget that has become broken, I merely return it to its previous non-broken state. I might also decide to upgrade it in some capacity as part of this repair process, but the act of repairing doesn't imply upgrades. At all. > No OS provider should be allowed to dictate what software you can or not run on your own device and / or OS you have paid for. I agree completely, but here we are anyway. We've been here for quite some time. | ||