Re: [OT] The DIY D-Day A movement taking on the likes of Apple is winning a major battle for consumers.
On Tue, 3 Jan 2023 13:31:46 -0500
Jeffrey Walton <noloader@gmail.com> wrote:
> A good article on the Right to Repair in the US in general, and New
> York in particular. For New Yorkers, the state has a comprehensive law
> going into effect on July 1, 2023. New Yorkers will have reasonable
> priced access to tools, parts, and manuals required to fix their
> devices.
>
> https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/12/the-right-to-repair-movements-biggest-battle.html?utm_source=pocket-newtab
>
Haven't read the article, but the NY governor inserted a clause into
the bill at the last minute which more or less devalues the whole bill.
See Louis Rossman's channel on Youtube. He's tracked this issue all the
way through. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xGBB-717AI&t=486s .
Paul
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