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Re:Soldiers speak out about being blocked from repairing equ... by Tabular-Iceberg on Sunday July 18, 2021 @03:11AM (#27871251)
Only if they get caught.

It’s common for advanced electronic components to have their data sheets under NDA, meaning that the suppliers are contractually obligated to keep the information to repair the equipment from the customers. Every party except for the customer benefits. Now is it market manipulation or legitimate protection of intangible assets? Who knows.

Only stupid racketeers get caught.

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Re:Soldiers speak out about being blocked from repairing equ... by webmaven on Friday July 23, 2021 @02:24PM (#27934011)
> Only stupid racketeers get caught.

Evidence suggests that in all walks of life, half of people are below average in intelligence.

The larger the conspiracy, the higher the odds (asymptotically approaching 100%) of getting caught eventually (and eventually isn't all that long).

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