Re:The thriving black market of John Deere tractor hacking
by avmich on Wednesday March 22, 2017 @10:42AM
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The problem which bothers many is that JD gives no warranty and at the same time forbids analyzing and modifying the firmware. It's perceived as a conflict - just like avoiding liability in this case is viewed as a way to increase profits.
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Re:The thriving black market of John Deere tractor hacking
by weberc2 on Wednesday March 22, 2017 @11:07AM
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JD does warrantee their equipment. I understand the perceived conflict, and I personally think JD should become more open. I'm only saying that this article is obviously sensationalized (no surprise coming from Vice).