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Originally Posted by Mike_73
I know. But opening up my reader, messing around with soldering and probably getting an IC that fries my reader because I accidentally used the wrong voltage doesn't sound great. I mean if it can be done through software alone....
Like I said, I can understand the persons reasons not to release the hack, but I'd have preferred he wouldn't have said he has one if he was toying with the thought of not releasing right from the start. I'm also a lot on XDA-developers.com, and if there's root to gain, it'll be released. I have my nexus hacked with a modified kernel, and there's way more to gain on Android phones than on a reader. Just saying that readers may not even be that much of interest to hackers. And like I said, if you have cameras in your fridge, or a gas range connected to your internet connection because it's so cool having a fully connected home, I think there's more at risk. Just imagine you open your fridge when you just jumped out of the tub, or someone hacks your gas range and burns down your house. Just my 2 cents.
No offense. I just wanted to state my point that I'm more than dissappointed to have read there's a hack and then it doesn't get released. I don't need my reader to be hacked, but like amazon, I love having full control over the devices I bought.
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I understand your frustration. However, I support the responsible position that has been taken by those concerned. Given the seriousness of the potential consequences I think that release should be a last resort reserved for circumstances where Amazon failed to engage or where discussions have broken down or are being deliberately prolonged. This of course needs to be decided by those directly involved. Whilst it is nice that Amazon is at least having a conversation I seriously doubt that this will lead to a more co-operative relationship in the future. But it is not inconceivable, though in Amazon's position I may, depending on my agenda, be seriously considering offering a few well paid jobs!