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A comment on Ask HN: Why haven't processor manufacturers been sued yet?.

Re:Ask HN: Why haven't processor manufacturers been sued yet? by DrScump on Friday January 05, 2018 @11:24PM (#16083843)
For one thing, to sue for damages, you have to show actual, quantifiable damages.
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Re:Ask HN: Why haven't processor manufacturers been sued yet? by gatmne on Saturday January 06, 2018 @12:32AM (#16084013)
What about suing for full control over a product you own?
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Re:Ask HN: Why haven't processor manufacturers been sued yet? by frizkie on Saturday January 06, 2018 @01:21AM (#16084126)
What about buying a product implies that the manufacturer is legally required to allow consumers full control over it?
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Re:Ask HN: Why haven't processor manufacturers been sued yet? by gatmne on Saturday January 06, 2018 @07:06AM (#16084924)
The fact that they are required to allow owners access is what I hope the lawsuit would address.
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