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Re:Apple will switch to randomized serial numbers in early 2021 by ksec on Wednesday March 10, 2021 @03:23AM (#26409066)
Still not seen any convincing argument as to why this is a good thing.
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Re:Apple will switch to randomized serial numbers in early 2021 by david-cako on Wednesday March 10, 2021 @07:59PM (#26418773)
Maybe a randomized serial number will allow Apple to sell you a product made in America or Europe without you needing to know the difference. Maybe it also grants Apple greater liberties when negotiating with existing suppliers.

What was the story with Fountain (FC) and Fremont (F) anyway?

https://beetstech.com/blog/decode-meaning-behind-apple-seria...

https://9to5mac.com/2013/01/25/apple-lists-quanta-computer-i...

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