tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904219782540965444.post4940967091685284092..comments2024-03-14T04:06:54.124-04:00Comments on GENKAKU-AGAIN (adam fisher): throw-away culturegenkakuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12135705172119950326noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904219782540965444.post-77902763929226773532018-03-20T18:49:58.685-04:002018-03-20T18:49:58.685-04:00Specifically, it’s John Deere that claims to be ab...Specifically, it’s John Deere that claims to be able to prevent user repairs under copyright law. Sounds much like the heavy-handedness used by other corporate greed monsters.<br /><br />I wonder how it works in reality. I imagine small companies and individuals learn to buy from more reasonable manufacturers.<br /><br />Problem usually is the cost of parts and labor.<br />A fixable item doesn’t get fixed when the repair nears the replacement cost. Especially when the replacement has a much better feature set.<br /><br />Another problem is the complexity of even basic items. Besides the availability and cost of parts, skill with soldering micro parts and knowledge of electronics is needed.Andy Shizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15215297395548845513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904219782540965444.post-87665829552128786022018-03-20T08:35:32.938-04:002018-03-20T08:35:32.938-04:00But if you take the time to fix something, you mig...But if you take the time to fix something, you might miss a TV show.<br />olcharliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00309255390011851502noreply@blogger.com