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Oregon governor signs nation’s first right-to-repair bill that bans parts pairing (arstechnica.com)
submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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[–] [email protected] 92 points 7 months ago (61 children)

Parts pairing is prohibited only on devices sold in 2025 and later. And there are carve-outs for certain kinds of electronics and devices, including video game consoles, medical devices, HVAC systems, motor vehicles, and—as with other states—"electric toothbrushes."

What’s a good-faith argument for exempting these devices? Or was it simply successful lobbying in protecting corporate interests.

[–] [email protected] 71 points 7 months ago (58 children)

I could see an argument about medical devices, HVAC, and vehicles... But I don't think I'd agree with them. Except maybe medical.

Consoles and toothbrushes though? What the fuck?

[–] [email protected] 14 points 7 months ago

Good thing part pairing doesn't exist for the Switch.

Mine is the Ship of Theseus at that point.

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