[wvenable]

I don't know why my infotainment system modifications would need to be certified. The head unit itself is swappable with something that just runs stock Android.

(I don't swap it because there are a few minor annoyances with that)

[rekoil]

Because there are laws about what a driver is allowed to do while driving and for very good reasons. Infotainment systems are a natural source of distractions, and without safeguards there isn't anything stopping things like Netflix from running while the car is being driven.

I wish we lived in a world where we could say, "sure but the driver knows not to put that on while driving, so we're all good!", but we very much unfortunately don't...

[wvenable]

I can mount my tablet and run Netflix. I don't think one needs to restrict what software I can install when it's already illegal to use it while driving.

Hell, I could pull a small grill into the 12V power supply and cook dinner while driving down the road.

The idea that software can police our lives is actually part of the issue we are talking about. Apple doesn't want us to be able to install arbitrary software on our phones "for our safety".

[rekoil]

That's a fair argument, you've honestly swayed me.