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Eu to make Apple open up operating system to rival tech (link added forgot to include it this morning)
(apnews.com)
An erra is to come to an end as the Eu says enough is enough and introduces new rules and hefty fines.
What does it mean to "open up" an operating system in this context? Do they mean something like the possibility to intall other OSes on their devices, or that the app stores needs to be more open? I'm guessing it does not mean they have to start open source:ing parts of the OS... or?
Probably to allow proper sideloading of apps, instead of the contrived bullshit they already tried to pull.
What they've done can be described as nothing other than malicious non-compliance and the EU has been dragging their feet on enforcement.
I would love if device makers were forced to open up their hardware to other OSs. Unlockable bootloaders for all as well as allowing users to install their own signing keys so secure boot can remain enabled.
Granted, there would still be black box firmware required to use half the components inside, but that's another battle.
This should be a right of the consumer that purchased the hardware. Same goes for gaming consoles. You used to be able to officially install Linux on a PlayStation.
"But we're selling the hardware at a loss, so letting you own what you paid for would break our crappy business model" /s
That didn’t force Value to lock down the Steam Deck.
I'd be okay with it even if it were on a time delay.
Like if device manufacturers had to publish their software in order to no longer officially support the device that would be a welcome compromise and at least a step in the right direction right?
Yes I think we this in addition to be able to unlock the boot loader. This allows the community to continue to provide security updates after the company abandoned the product through planned obsolescence.
Yeah agreed to an extent but I would say a massive portion of those who installed linux attempted to pirate games. It makes sense to block it.
I'd prefer to mandate that they allow other stores on the consoles or mandate no advertisements or promotions on the console.
That's a lie.
The original Sony feature did not give access to all the hardware and thus it was not possible to play ps3 games on it.
Their ban actually motivated people to crack Sony's measures and install Linux with full access to the hardware.
Well it wasnt a lie it was an estimation of the use, I ws in that scene then and it was intrinsically linked to homebrew. I am a proponent of piracy and feel that media should be collected and stored to ensure we dont lost content in the years to come. But I emulate and pirate loads of games and consoles.
From the last paragraph, it sounds like the intent is to make it easier to switch devices and services, which would be great
We are talking about lawmakers making this demand. They don’t have a fucking clue what the difference is between all these possibilities.