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Welcome to the future of landfill.

We've had old devices made of metal and wood and sweat and blood which were expensive and not all that efficient but lasted a long time.

Then we got cheap and cheerful. thing that worked quite well but didn't last as long and would wear out after a while.

Now we've got stuff that isn't that cheap and will stop working while they are still mechanically sound because the manufacturer can't be arsed to continue to support the software or they only work with a 24/7 link back to the hive.

I think we need by statute a minimum duration of software support. Say 5yr on small appliances and 10yr on cars and the core functions must continue without support or connectivity .