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by gress 4592 days ago
Why do we need new laws? Surely if people don't want this, they won't buy the cars.
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jw_ 4592 days ago
* Car manufacturers: "hey saying your car is no longer supported and locking out 3rd party batteries is a great way to drive new sales."

* All car manufacturers decide to do so

* Consumer: I would like to buy a non-DRM'ed car!

* Manufacturer: If you don't like DRM cars, don't buy one with DRM! BTW, they all have DRM!

* Consumer: :(

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gress 4592 days ago
That just means there aren't enough consumers who care about not having drm for it to be worth serving them.
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