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Re: [fsfc-discuss] 'TPM' etc.
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Russell McOrmond |
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Re: [fsfc-discuss] 'TPM' etc. |
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Mon, 05 Mar 2012 07:49:35 -0500 |
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On 12-03-03 05:22 PM, David C Dawson wrote:
Re: TPM etc, esp on ARM devices
Since it appears that the intention is to make any used gadget
into a useless piece of junk fit only for the landfill, then
might it be desireable to persuade provincial governments to add
a recycling fee on devices that *cannot* have alternate OS's installed?
I think this argument is an interesting one that should be pursued,
but we also have a stronger one.
I believe that provincial governments should fully recognise and
protect the property rights of technology owners. Once a computer is
*sold* (paid for, etc -- IE: not a rental under some contract) it should
be the right of the owner to remove any foreign locks and apply their
own security, etc.
This may involve provincial governments clarifying that contracting
terms that disallow owner unlocking are null-and-void, and possibly to
have legal requirements for unlocking and/or owner override for lawful
sale/import of computers.
Will governments protect all property rights from all threats?
http://www.digital-copyright.ca/node/5361
Federal Bill C-32 tramples areas of provincial jurisdiction
http://www.digital-copyright.ca/node/5156
-- includes letters I've written to my provincial MPP on these issues.
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Russell McOrmond, Internet Consultant: <http://www.flora.ca/>
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