May 21st, 2009

Right-to-Repair Law Is Right On

By Chuck Squatriglia, Wired News

Computers play an increasingly important role under the hood of our cars, which can make repairing your ride a nightmare...

“The issue goes beyond the importance of being able to get independent repair and maintenance services,” EFF writes. “The use of technological ‘locks’ against tinkerers also threatens user innovation - the kinds of innovation that traditionally have come from independent tinkerers - which has increasingly been recognized as an important part of economic growth and technological improvement.”

Related Issues: DMCA, Innovation

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