Re:The hotel bathroom puzzle
by bo1024 on Sunday July 15, 2018 @08:42AM
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One point is that pushing software into products gives companies more control and power.
* The software can collect data about the user.
* The software can prevent repairability by the user.
* The software can enforce obsolenscence (see the absurdity of smart TVs: an expensive display that can last for 20 years bundled with a super cheap computer that is obsolete in 2).
* The software can limit the user's options, in the manufacturer's favor.
* The software can collect data about the user.
* The software can prevent repairability by the user.
* The software can enforce obsolenscence (see the absurdity of smart TVs: an expensive display that can last for 20 years bundled with a super cheap computer that is obsolete in 2).
* The software can limit the user's options, in the manufacturer's favor.