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EU Accepts Resolution Abolishing Planned Obsolescence, Making Devices Easier to Repair (retaildetail.eu)
Long-time Slashdot reader AmiMoJo writes: The European Parliament accepted a resolution to lengthen consumer goods and software's longevity, a counter to the alleged planned obsolescence process built into a lot of products. The European Parliament now wants the European Commission to create a clear definition of the term "planned obsolescence" and to develop a system to track that aging process. It also wants longer warranty periods and criteria to measure a product's strength. Each and every device should also have a mention of its minimal life expectancy.
Devices should also be easier to repair: batteries and other components should be freely accessible for replacement, unless safety dictates otherwise. Manufacturers will also need to give other companies access to their components so that consumers can visit those companies for repairs.
Devices should also be easier to repair: batteries and other components should be freely accessible for replacement, unless safety dictates otherwise. Manufacturers will also need to give other companies access to their components so that consumers can visit those companies for repairs.
This makes it easier for spy agencies to install their software and spy on you. If a device lasts longer then they don't have to go to as much effort as frequently to download their spyware to your phone. Agencies like the KGB could in theory get you on two elections (instead of just one) as happened in the USA in 2016. (if a phone lasts like 8 years now.) Sometimes its just good to get the latest and greatest.
This sounds like it will be a great success, sort of like EnergyStar appliances or ethanol.
Maybe even as big as Esperanto!
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