There was a time when the family washing machine would last decades, with each breakdown fixed by the friendly local repair person. But those days are long gone.

Too many products are easier to throw away than fix—consumers deserve a ‘right to repair’::There was a time when the family washing machine would last decades, with each breakdown fixed by the friendly local repair person. But those days are long gone.

    • smackmyballsoff@lemmynsfw.comEnglish
      11·
      1 year ago

      Maybe not with smart devices, but the automotive industry is headed the same way. I can repair a truck from the 70’s and keep it running forever with the right parts, and even with some not-so right ones.

      Nowadays for example, a tractor or truck from 2020 can’t be repaired like that, they’re installing systems that we-the user and even our mechanics can’t access so you absolutely HAVE to take it back to them for repair. That’s just wrong, these trucks have absolutely no need for software like this, it’s only purpose is to prevent people from repairing things they’ve already paid for.

    • Sirsnuffles@lemmy.worldEnglish
      111·
      1 year ago

      Software shouldn’t be locked.

      The manufacturer should stand by their products.

      Products don’t need constant updates.

      There is a point to repair.