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What is Right to Repair? An introduction for curious people.

What is Right to Repair? An introduction for curious people.

Louis Rossmann
4 HN recommenders · discussed 2020–2024
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About this video

Louis Rossmann gives a basic, non-technical introduction to right to repair legislation for people new to the issue.

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Recommended as the accessible explanation to share with non-techies, family and politicians.

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From the Hacker News discussion

throwhelp41890 · 2021-04 · strong rec

"Many people have asked for a simple, concise, non-profanity laden video that summarizes the issue that is shareable to politicians and family members. Here you go. No profanity, no technobabble, just a basic explanation. Go forth and share. Thank you!" -- Louis Rossmann What is Right to repair? An intro: [VIDEO]

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operator-name · 2021-04 · strong rec

I'd highly reccomended his video "What is right to repair? An introduction for curious people." as it clears up many misconceptions about right to repair: [VIDEO]

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skdd8 · 2020-05 · rec

What in the actual fuck! I laughed so hard at this video just to watch in disgust how the DCMA and it's lackey GH would take down a repo that has nothing to do with Casio other than the name perhaps. Where is the freedom to tinker? If I modify my Toyota Corolla to take a Ferrari engine would Ferrari or Toyota come to my house and take my car away? Fight for your right to repair: [LINK] [VIDEO]

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dataflow · 2021-03 · rec

Yes! Spread the word too. Also, if you know a professional that might be able to help him out with the legal/politics/etc., consider reaching out. He's a sharp guy but it's still a tough task and he is going to need all the help he can get. And so does our planet. Donation link: [LINK] Pitch for non-techies: [VIDEO]

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ClumsyPilot · 2021-01 · reference

Buying new stuff in the west is now cheaper than repairing old items - this is a combination of outsourcing production, loosing skills, and deliberate efforts by compabies like Apple and Sonor to make their equipment unrepairable. [VIDEO]

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londons_explore · 2024-05 · reference

The most vocal person behind the right to repair movement: [VIDEO] Oh, and he runs a professional repair shop...

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