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Eu to make Apple open up operating system to rival tech (link added forgot to include it this morning) (apnews.com)

submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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An erra is to come to an end as the Eu says enough is enough and introduces new rules and hefty fines.

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[–] [email protected] 27 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (8 children)

I would love if device makers were forced to open up their hardware to other OSs. Unlockable bootloaders for all as well as allowing users to install their own signing keys so secure boot can remain enabled.

Granted, there would still be black box firmware required to use half the components inside, but that's another battle.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 7 months ago (7 children)

This should be a right of the consumer that purchased the hardware. Same goes for gaming consoles. You used to be able to officially install Linux on a PlayStation.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I'd be okay with it even if it were on a time delay.

Like if device manufacturers had to publish their software in order to no longer officially support the device that would be a welcome compromise and at least a step in the right direction right?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

Yes I think we this in addition to be able to unlock the boot loader. This allows the community to continue to provide security updates after the company abandoned the product through planned obsolescence.

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