10-26-2012, 10:35 AM | #31 | |
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On a brighter note, from the Wired Threat Level article::
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/201...ns-rejected/2/ Quote:
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10-26-2012, 10:35 AM | #32 |
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I didn't think it was technically legal to jailbreak or hack a device in the first place?
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10-26-2012, 11:41 AM | #33 | |
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After the warranty period is over however and the vendor is no longer responsible, it would be the owner's call...and their consequences if something goes wrong. |
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10-26-2012, 11:48 AM | #34 |
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10-26-2012, 12:17 PM | #35 |
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10-26-2012, 12:53 PM | #36 | |
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Unless there's a big BIG crackdown (like Apple sending the iPolice at jailbreakers across the country/around the world), then it's just going to be another bit of the ToS that gets largely ignored. Heck, I would be willing to bet that some people would jailbreak just out of spite to say they're "sticking it to the man", not just to get the added benefits of jailbreaking. |
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10-26-2012, 01:04 PM | #37 |
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10-26-2012, 01:07 PM | #38 |
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Same sh!t, different day.
Wait a minute! ... IS this a different day? |
10-26-2012, 01:09 PM | #39 | |
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An Apple store even told me where to get it done, |
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10-26-2012, 01:11 PM | #40 |
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10-26-2012, 02:36 PM | #41 |
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10-26-2012, 04:54 PM | #43 |
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I don't like this decision, but not really surprising. Working in IT several of the systems I work with are used under a similar licensed usage agreement.
The solution is simple. If you want to jailbreak a device don't buy a restricted device. There are plenty of good Android devices out there that will always be legal to do whatever you want with. Some OEMs will even supply you instructions on how to do it. Whatever you do, don't buy restricted devices and then complain about not being able to legally root them. In addition to looking like a fool, you are not helping your cause at all by doing so. Amazon and Apple do not have monopolies. Exercise your free will or they will never change. On the contrary, they will continue to lock things down even tighter wherever they see a chance to profit from it. |
10-26-2012, 06:31 PM | #44 |
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This is a big deal in principle, but also a big deal in immediate practical terms. It may mean mobileread can no longer host or link to things like the kindle dev corner.
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10-26-2012, 06:49 PM | #45 |
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That's right. So people forego the convenience of the internet for the security, privacy, and liberty of encrypted blackmarket networks. Or simply share files with physically colocated partners. That's why the laws and all the cost of enforcement are a waste of taxpayer money.
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