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Open source vs proprietary software (lemmy.nz)

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[-] Feathercrown@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

The ability to replace parts is part of why they last so long

[-] Kangae_Hishiryo@scribe.disroot.org 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Yeah, nowadays everything is sealed with Premium Vibranium Super-Ultra-Hiperglue™©® and you can only repair anything if you pay more than even just buying a new one. It's diabolic.

Also, programmed obsolescence it's actually a thing. Here's high quality bibliography about it:

this post was submitted on 26 Aug 2026

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