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[–] 5 points 7 months ago*

Yes, this, it's all good that megacorps "embrace™" reparability (laws?), but the financial aspect is a key aspect of reparability.

If parts aren't cheap the theoretical ease of reparability is almost irrelevant (apart from the parts so standardised & open that multiple manufacturers offer their parts).

And it can change with time depending on the company - if a manufacturer wants more profit or new units sold, it can just make the parts more expensive. So the actual reparability score can change daily & depending on region.

We need reparability laws that also cover overall cost regulation (including eg software locks of fees).

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