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eldersnake
yarn.andrewjvpowell.com
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@jlj Yeah, that is good stuff!
prologic
twtxt.net
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This is good well thought out stuff 👌
prologic
twtxt.net
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This is good well thought out stuff 👌
movq
www.uninformativ.de
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@jlj \n\nInteresting idea. 🤔\n\nThis is a key factor:\n\n> Such an upcycling will be possible with the manufacturers obligation to publish a device's underlying source code under a Free Software licence at the end of support for *any software necessary to run or modify the initial functioning of the device*.\n\nA device’s source code isn’t worth anything if it depends on, say, a proprietary compiler.\n\nA similar loop hole for manufacturers: They could add pointless complexity to their build system. “Sure, here’s the source code for iOS. Have fun building it! You only need to perform these 13 million steps: …”\n\nOr design the build system in such a way that it’s impossible for most people to perform because of their hardware: Just put it enough effort for the build to require 128 GB of RAM and you’re good.
movq
www.uninformativ.de
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@jlj

Interesting idea. 🤔

This is a key factor:

> Such an upcycling will be possible with the manufacturers obligation to publish a device's underlying source code under a Free Software licence at the end of support for *any software necessary to run or modify the initial functioning of the device*.

A device’s source code isn’t worth anything if it depends on, say, a proprietary compiler.

A similar loop hole for manufacturers: They could add pointless complexity to their build system. “Sure, here’s the source code for iOS. Have fun building it! You only need to perform these 13 million steps: …”

Or design the build system in such a way that it’s impossible for most people to perform because of their hardware: Just put it enough effort for the build to require 128 GB of RAM and you’re good.
movq
www.uninformativ.de
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@jlj

Interesting idea. 🤔

This is a key factor:

> Such an upcycling will be possible with the manufacturers obligation to publish a device's underlying source code under a Free Software licence at the end of support for *any software necessary to run or modify the initial functioning of the device*.

A device’s source code isn’t worth anything if it depends on, say, a proprietary compiler.

A similar loop hole for manufacturers: They could add pointless complexity to their build system. “Sure, here’s the source code for iOS. Have fun building it! You only need to perform these 13 million steps: …”

Or design the build system in such a way that it’s impossible for most people to perform because of their hardware: Just put it enough effort for the build to require 128 GB of RAM and you’re good.
movq
www.uninformativ.de
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@jlj

Interesting idea. 🤔

This is a key factor:

> Such an upcycling will be possible with the manufacturers obligation to publish a device's underlying source code under a Free Software licence at the end of support for *any software necessary to run or modify the initial functioning of the device*.

A device’s source code isn’t worth anything if it depends on, say, a proprietary compiler.

A similar loop hole for manufacturers: They could add pointless complexity to their build system. “Sure, here’s the source code for iOS. Have fun building it! You only need to perform these 13 million steps: …”

Or design the build system in such a way that it’s impossible for most people to perform because of their hardware: Just put it enough effort for the build to require 128 GB of RAM and you’re good.
prologic
twtxt.net
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I have to agree with @movq here 😁
prologic
twtxt.net
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I have to agree with @movq here 😁
jlj
twt.nfld.uk
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@vain @movq Really good points. I mean, realistically, they need to believe in this; if they're looking for a bit of good PR and wiggle-room, they'll find plenty!