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We should have the ability to run any code we want on hardware we own

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2071 points K0nserv | 1 comments | 31 Aug 25 21:46 UTC | HN request time: 0.206s | source
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Liftyee ◴[01 Sep 25 01:10 UTC] No.45088530[source]▶
As other comments have pointed out, this statement (one I 100% support, BTW) is a little naive. I can see how it might be unreasonable to expect companies to publish documentation, build infrastructure, etc. to support running your own code on the hardware you own (which 99% of people will never need to do).

However, I strongly believe that - should one choose to do so - you should not be stopped from jailbreaking, cracking, etc. manufacturer restrictions on the hardware you own. Companies aren't obligated to support me doing this - but why should legislation stop me if I want to try? (You can easily guess my thoughts on the DMCA.)

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1. inetknght ◴[01 Sep 25 18:08 UTC] No.45095109[source]▶
> I can see how it might be unreasonable to expect companies to publish documentation, build infrastructure, etc. to support running your own code on the hardware you own (which 99% of people will never need to do).

Did you know that television schematics used to come with the documentation for the TV? Discussed not-too-recently on HN: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26996413