Apparently the #Scientology folk are getting into the game of opposing #RightToRepair legislation, seemingly from concern that someone will use it to hack and dissect their "E-meters". :ablobfoxdundundunowo:

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/08/right-to-repairs-new-unlikely-adversary-scientologists/

New EU rules: from 2025 on, smartphones and laptops sold in the EU must have spare parts and repair manuals available for at least seven year after discontinuation of model; compatible software updates will have to be available for at least five years; and an index of repairability will be published. More to come.

https://repair.eu/news/new-eu-rules-smartphones-and-tablets-will-follow-new-ecodesign-requirements-by-june-2025/

#RightToRepair #Europe #GoodNews

@nproctor Good luck! #RightToRepair is not something that #Capitalism will allow.

Having previously run a #RepairCafe and been manager of the UK’s first high street #LibraryOfThings I’m delighted to see #Apple finally backtrack against their years of lobbying against the #RightToRepair and now back legislation for it!

…One of many things that went right last week (via @PositiveNewsUK): https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-35-of-2023/ 🤗

I don't know - it seems that over the last few years, enough hardware vendors such as #system76, #starlabs, #tuxedo, #pine and others have been a game changer for linux distros.

I mean, their machines run flawlessly on linux and you just don't encounter the 100 paper cuts of yore. Is it just me?

I love my #system76 #thelio and #launch - looking forward to a laptop when it is time to upgrade my old, now defunct, #Zareason one.

#linux #linuxhardware #RightToRepair #privacyMatters #foss

The right to repair is crucial for a free future, this is illustrated in our animated video "Fight to Repair." Join our campaign and inform others on the state of #RightToRepair in your country. #FightToRepair https://fsf.org/ftr

Fascinating.

« Apple shipped me a 79-pound iPhone repair kit to fix a 1.1-ounce battery »
https://www.theverge.com/2022/5/21/23079058/apple-self-service-iphone-repair-kit-hands-on

#Smartphone #Apple #Electronics #RightToRepair #Technology

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uCpY3tFTIA

#RightToRepair #DMCA #icecream #McDonalds #Sustainable

The right to repair is crucial for a free future, this is illustrated in our animated video "Fight to Repair." Join our campaign and inform others on the state of #RightToRepair in your country. #FightToRepair https://fsf.org/ftr

Colorado gave farmers the right to repair their own equipment, but Great Plains, Oklahoma farmers continue waiting | KOSU
https://www.kosu.org/news/2023-08-28/colorado-gave-farmers-the-right-to-repair-their-own-equipment-but-great-plains-oklahoma-farmers-continue-waiting

#Oklahoma #Colorado #RightToRepair #OKAg

Ok, another day another #migration.

I am a big fan of #vivaldi but my online heart is with #floss and had to go to a floss related instance after leaving fosstodon.

Thank you #Vivaldi for hosting me for a few.

Me? A big fan of the following - in no particular order: #RightToRepair #privacyMatters #linux #mojeek #postmarketOS #sxmo #fountainPens #EFF #PopOS #System76 #buddiesofbudgie #solus #fantasy #sciFi #Dune #Tolkien #vpnsecurity #Portmaster #yubico and I am sure I am missing a few.

Update. There's a strong #RightToRepair bill in #Michigan with grassroots support from #farmers.
https://michiganadvance.com/2023/08/23/michigan-farmers-urge-state-lawmakers-to-pass-right-to-repair-legislation/

Breaking: "#Apple told a California legislator that it is formally supporting a right to repair bill in California, a landmark move that suggests big tech manufacturers understand they have lost the battle to monopolize repair, and need to allow consumers and independent repair shops to fix their own electronics."

#RightToRepair

#ColdFusion #YouTube video on EU 2027 swappable battery directive features 1) well-known #RightToRepair advocate #LouisRossmann 2) example of (discontinued) excellent #LGG5 smartphone with clever battery swap mechanism
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fo-k-Qosy8A

You know that there is something wrong with our #EconomicSystem and #society when #repairability and #modularity becomes a feature instead of a liability.

#Framework #FrameworkLaptop #RightToRepair #SustainableTech

The people at #Framework have created a new #laptop with a 16 inch screen. :awesome:

https://frame.work/products/laptop16-diy-amd-7040

Framework produces laptops that are #modular, easily #repairable and #configurable. Just imagine: you can even decide on which side the charging port should go - just by switching out a module. Crazy I know.

With their new model, they are also partnering with #AMD.

If I need to buy a new laptop, this one will definitely be it.

#RightToRepair #Sustainable #SustainableTech

@natureworks @danneau #RightToRepair is a significant movement here in the states, not sure about our neighbors up north.

The right to repair is crucial for a free future, this is illustrated in our animated video "Fight to Repair." Join our campaign and inform others on the state of #RightToRepair in your country. #FightToRepair https://fsf.org/ftr

RIP old bike cassette, 1997-2023. You served me well and probably for a decade longer than I should have asked of you. Long live the new bike cassette.

Also pictured: chain whip I made out of an old chain and part of a brass lamp stand. Works great

#BuyNothing #RightToRepair #SolarPunk

@maikelfrias everything is #political

OFC #LouisRossmann lobbies for #RightToRepair since #AntiRepair measures like #Apple encroaching on the #SupplyChain for #parts like #Chips existentially threatens his business.

Him being a convicted #capitalist who is #consistent in his logic and understanding makes him if not agreeable at least respectable and acceptable, since he's not nitpicking only the aspects he likes and disregards what he dislikes.