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Re:Software-dependent devices: do they now need expiration d... by inetknght on Friday February 07, 2020 @05:09PM (#22271595)
> Some instances of software truly need the Internet to run, E.G. Facebook or GTA Online.

No, they don't need the "internet" to run. They just need the services that are currently proprietary.

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Re:Software-dependent devices: do they now need expiration d... by imoverclocked on Friday February 07, 2020 @05:49PM (#22271982)
... unless referring to the highly customized ads provided by the platform.
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Re:Software-dependent devices: do they now need expiration d... by inetknght on Friday February 07, 2020 @05:53PM (#22272012)
...which should never be a "requirement"
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