Re:Apple introduces Ask Apple for developers
by at-fates-hands on Tuesday October 11, 2022 @02:24PM
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Wasn't Louis the impetus for the "right to repair" movement? I have always thought he was a primary driver in getting these companies to allow people to repair their own devices for a long time.
Am I right to assume, he's always been the most vocal about this?
Re:Apple introduces Ask Apple for developers
by CharlesW on Tuesday October 11, 2022 @03:54PM
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> Wasn't Louis the impetus for the "right to repair" movement?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_repair#History_of_the...
He's a relatively recent proponent. The movement's roots are automotive and agriculture (where John Deere is their Apple).
'Complete control': Apple accused of overpricing, restricting device repairs https://www.cbc.ca/news/thenational/complete-control-apple-a... "CBC News used a hidden camera to verify reports that Apple customers are often told their malfunctioning computers are not worth fixing, even when minor repairs could remedy the problem. When presented with a MacBook Pro laptop that had a common issue where the screen was not displaying properly, an employee at the Apple Store responded by saying the device would need significant repairs at a cost of more than $1,200."