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Too many products are easier to throw away than fix—consumers deserve a 'right to repair' (techxplore.com)
submitted 2 years ago by [M, B] to c/technology@lemmy.world
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Too many products are easier to throw away than fix—consumers deserve a 'right to repair'::There was a time when the family washing machine would last decades, with each breakdown fixed by the friendly local repair person. But those days are long gone.

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[–] 19 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Software shouldn't be locked.

The manufacturer should stand by their products.

Products don't need constant updates.

There is a point to repair.

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  • [–] 23 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Products do need regular security updates though.

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  • [+] -7 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I'd argue security updates are not needed too.

    It depends on what the device is used for.

    Most security concerns nowadays are from users giving easy access to nefarious people. Usually easy passwords that can be collected from social media.

    I'd also argue that corps like Microsoft, Google, Apple etc, can have far more nefarious intentions than some random hacker. Even if it's just data leaks. There is safety in a crowd. But when corps control the crowd... That's more of a reason to raise security concerns.

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  • [–] 9 points 2 years ago*

    I'd argue security updates are not needed too.

    lol tell that to the people still running Windows XP/7 with an internet connection, it’s definitely false for them too

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