Are you in favor of "Right to Repair" ?
Apple’s T2 Security Chip Has Created a Nightmare for MacBook Refurbishers
Recyclers and refurbishers are beginning to scrap devices that cost $3,000 just two years ago.
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Yes. Apparently this is a problem with any kind of embedded system. I personally feel that we should have the right and ability to replace proprietary software in embedded systems with anything we want.
For example, I would love to be able to replace the operating system on my now fairly old Kindle with some kind of more general purpose form of the Android operating environment, or more preferably straight out linux without Android on top of it. I might be able to do it through various hacks, but there's a huge risk of rendering the device unusable, i.e. bricking it.
bingst
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May 5, 2020
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I avoid buying the proprietary systems altogether. I replaced the OS on my Sansa media players with Rockbox (works great).
I also have 'philosophical' objections to ebooks. IMO, our Constitutional rights are being abrogated (compared to dead-tree), but that is another "soapbox" 
I support the right to repair. I avoid Apple products whenever possible.
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