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[–] carlinco ago 

The main reason for their opposing such legislation is that comprehensive repair manuals are also instructions how to counterfeit their products. So I agree they should not be made to publish all, or we should change the whole industries that everything needs to be open source, but then add other protections (like stronger IP on design and interfaces, ideally favouring the first mass market product, not some IP hoarders who are only good in quickly registering any obvious upcoming developments - IP could be related to investment, for instance) so that investments in new technologies still pay off - without such, Apple would never have bothered to develop a keyboardless gui for the original iPhone, as it would have been impossible to recoup the money spent to make the software.

Another reason is that people get devices repaired at unlicensed shops with untrained technicians, often at shoddy quality. Then they themselves or the unwitting buyers of the used devices try to get support, first driving a few supporters insane at the point of contact, then getting a repair, then raising complaints when being told the repair will cost. All that costs a lot of money, which in the end will be payed by the buyers of Apple products who do things properly.

Last not least, such repairs also increase risk of unusual events, like phones catching fire, and such. Apple is obviously not keen on having their phones appear in the news for such events, or even a whole airplane going down, just because an untrained technician did a bad repair. Especially as in some cases that will be difficult to prove. So I'm definitely in favor of allowing companies to discourage tampering, for instance by voiding warranties in such cases.

I'd personally favor the open route (and according strong IP protections, at least until all investments with 10% (or so) interest and some margin off profit has been recouped - even including the more or less related failed research and development efforts, because trying is important for innovation. Unluckily, that also requires those unpopular trade agreements.

While that is not the case, allowing companies to keep their development work secret is the only possible alternative.

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[–] strix-varia 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Best thing I've done for myself in years, get rid of apple cellphone and everything connected to the dam thing. Do not want, need or care about apple. A pain in the butt to quit however....on the phone with them for at least 3/4 of an hour, deleting everything and answering their stupid questions. And yes, it is all about control.

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[–] Gringojones 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

When fast food companies adopt this logic, you wont be allowed to open a burger to remove a tomato. You will have to purchase another at full price or pay a fee to have a licensed technician remove it for you.

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[–] geosprintforever 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Cr-Apple.....another race to the bottom of freedom and choice. Just say no to Cr- Apple.

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[–] solar_flare ago 

I have to disagree. Big business that have captured the market to such a degree should be regulated in consumer-friendly ways. This is a must that people be able to fix and control their smartphones/tablets.

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[–] piratse ago 

Cars is going to be almost impossible, there are too many mechanics in the US that employ too many people. And there have been hard laws done time and time again that dealers can't force you to repair your vehicle at their shops.

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[–] Isaac_With_A_D6 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

Yea it's crazy. I feel like they want to push fucking everything to a sevice economy where we don't actually own anything. Cars, computers etc all leased to the user and must be presented to the parent company for upkeep and repair. Not to mention playing right into their planned obsolete rollouts that push everone to their latest and greatest release.

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[–] strix-varia 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

Yup, things are made to last only a short while. They push an extended warranty on items, so that it will be replaced if it breaks down. I asked someone..."why would I buy an extended warranty for $20, if the item is worth $29? Doesn't make sense to me. I like this attitude....https://buynothingproject.org/about

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[–] rocket_robin_hood ago 

What a nightmare that would be.

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[–] carnold03 1 point 4 points (+5|-1) ago 

Not a problem. I'll simply continue to not buy apple goods or tech.

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[–] greycloud 0 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago  (edited ago)

https://www.youtube.com/user/rossmanngroup/videos

a youtube channel devoted to teaching you how to repair electronics including apple shit

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[–] Ghetto_Shitlord 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

He got into some hot water with them already but they haven't taken action. I think it was to do with him and some "secret" manuals that got shown on video.

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[–] greycloud 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

http://keepvid.com/

you can save the videos to help preserve free speech if you want.

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