Microsoft and Apple wage war on gadget right-to-repair laws
I really like Thom Holwerda&#x27;s from OSnews take on the article. Especially the &quot;glorified toaster makers&quot; part.<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.osnews.com&#x2F;story&#x2F;133436&#x2F;microsoft-and-apple-wage-war-on-gadget-rfight-to-repair-laws&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.osnews.com&#x2F;story&#x2F;133436&#x2F;microsoft-and-apple-wage...</a><p>&gt; What’s good enough for the car industry, is more than good enough for these glorified toaster makers. Cars are basically murder weapons we kind of screwed ourselves into being reliant on, but Apple and Microsoft make complicated toasters that you need to really screw up in order to hurt anyone with. Computer and device makers must be forced to make parts and schematics available to any independent repair shop, just like car makers have to do.<p>&gt; So many perfectly capable devices end up in dangerous, toxic landfills in 3rd world countries simply because Apple, Microsoft, and other toaster makers want to increase their bottom line. It’s disgusting behaviour, especially with how sanctimonious they are about protecting the environment and hugging baby seals.