Right to Repair

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Whether it be electronics, automobiles or medical equipment, the manufacturers should not be able to horde “oem” parts, render your stuff useless if you repair it with aftermarket parts, or hide schematics of their products.

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I won't connect my dishwasher to your stupid cloud | Jeff Geerling (www.jeffgeerling.com)

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Software developer and open source proponent Jeff Geerling recently purchased a new Bosch 500 dishwasher, only to find it required an app to access certain features. This is his story.

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[–] Zagorath@aussie.zone 2 points 2 days ago

Actual digital communication over power lines

Is a real thing, though not at all in the way the parent comment seems to be discussing it.