Stallman Was Right

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Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription (www.autoexpress.co.uk)

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[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 17 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

So don't buy a Volkswagen. Got it.

[–] jol@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm sure this will soon be the norm unless regulations ban artificial hardware restrictions. And once all brands do this, we'll have no choice when buying a new car.

[–] ScintillatingStruthio@programming.dev 6 points 2 weeks ago

Among the many reasons to keep one's old car running as long as possible I suppose.

[–] carl_dungeon@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

That should be criminal

[–] StopSpazzing@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

What if yoy paid for one month, once activated, pull the fuse for remote data and traxking shit and be a happy clam?

[–] AlternatePersonMan@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

I'm sure there's a lockout if it isn't connected.

Fuck rent seeking.