Is Microsoft Quietly Lobbying Against Right-To-Repair Legislation? (mspoweruser.com) 45
Microsoft "has been quietly lobbying against Right to Repair legislation, which would prevent Microsoft from penalizing customers when they open up their devices," claims MSPoweruser:
Jeff Morris, Democratic member of the [Washington state] House of Representatives claims Microsoft has blocked legislation from being passed despite strong bipartisan support. In an interview on iFixit's Repair Radio [YouTube], Rep. Jeff Morris said that "word on the street" was that Microsoft, "marshalled forces to keep the bill from moving out of the House Rules committee." He claimed "there was a tax proposal here ... to pay for STEM education," and that "in exchange for Microsoft support[ing that tax,] having Right to Repair die..." was a condition, as well as another privacy policy Microsoft wanted to advance.
The state representative hedged that "I can't confirm or deny this, because I have not seen a smoking gun."
But he also told his interviewer that to paint a discouraging picture of the landscape after passage of the bill, "Microsoft was going around telling our members that they wouldn't sell Surface Tablets in Washington any longer."
The state representative hedged that "I can't confirm or deny this, because I have not seen a smoking gun."
But he also told his interviewer that to paint a discouraging picture of the landscape after passage of the bill, "Microsoft was going around telling our members that they wouldn't sell Surface Tablets in Washington any longer."
Wrong definition (Score:5, Informative)
which would prevent Microsoft from penalizing customers when they open up their devices
That's not right to repair. That's settled case law under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Right to repair is about availability of parts and documentation.
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Exactly! And BTW M$ not selling its junk Surface "tablets" in Washington anymore is not a penalty, its a BONUS!!
No, of course not (Score:5, Insightful)
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yeah, well, the girlscouts aren't all that much better. ...except for those cookies. but that goes without saying.
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I had a cousin who was kicked out of the Boy Scouts for simply eating a few brownies.
(Perhaps they were infused)
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Just remember, "If you're looking for adventure of a new and different kind; and you come across a Girl Scout who is similarly inclined, don't be nervous don't be flustered, don't be scared. Be prepared."
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Typical AC, just have to ruin a perfectly good double punchline.
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The company that makes laptops out of glue? Nah, they would never do this.
Microsoft is ABUSIVE? Or just terribly managed? (Score:3)
Links to articles that show Microsoft's VERY poor management. [slashdot.org]
Xbox (Score:3)
Why would anyone buy anything from Microsoft, let alone a tablet? Who will this affect, their one customer?
Millions of Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One video game consoles have been sold to people who prefer the convenience of letting Redmond manage their home entertainment experience.
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You get sunlight down there?
Not much of a threat. (Score:3)
"I'm going to take my ball and go home!" is only a threat if the ball isn't flat and somehow infected with herpes.
Microsoft's ELLA (Score:2)
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I wonder how far off-base the above is?
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Only in Washington? (Score:2)
And there was great rejoicing in Washington and much sadness elsewhere
Not much of a threat.. (Score:1)
"Microsoft was going around telling our members that they wouldn't sell Surface Tablets in Washington any longer."
Next you know, they will threaten to stop selling Zunes.
bugs? (Score:2)
But . . . How will I repair my Zune? (Score:2)