Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

We need an Electronic bill of rights.

1. You must allow full root privileges for Electronic devices to the owners

2. You may not circumvent owners rights through leasing or other means.

3. You may not create barriers to device owners using their devices how they see fit.




I'd also like code to become open source, at least after a while - last product sell date + X years or something.


This can be problematic if the hardware vendor purchases software from a third party, and that software is not discontinued.


Like GPLv3's anti-Tivoization clause?


GPL v3




Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: