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Open source vs proprietary software (lemmy.ml)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by inari@piefed.zip to c/opensource@lemmy.ml

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[–] Feathercrown@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

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

[–] Kangae_Hishiryo@scribe.disroot.org 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks 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: