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graceful degradation: the opposite of planned obsolescence (slrpnk.net)
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[–] pomodoro_longbreak@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I see what you mean. I suppose the difference is the intent and the effect on the customer.

  • Obsolescence: the device is poorly maintained, or designed to make using it past the desired (for shareholders) support date miserable.
  • Grace: the product is designed to keep functioning past the point where normally it would cease to be of use to the customer.