@scanlime@aparrish big corps can also deploy the DMCA against reverse engineering of devices that you "own", which is a significant liability for independent developers.
@th@scanlime@aparrish This is a risk even well outside USA - I remember some Boomers on a vintage electronics forum asking why their grandchildren didn't take apart/modify hardware and learn from this like they did, and pointed out "they are good kids, they don't want to risk being nicked for "IP theft / piracy" and shaming their families by having the Police turning up at their home...
@th @scanlime @aparrish This is a risk even well outside USA - I remember some Boomers on a vintage electronics forum asking why their grandchildren didn't take apart/modify hardware and learn from this like they did, and pointed out "they are good kids, they don't want to risk being nicked for "IP theft / piracy" and shaming their families by having the Police turning up at their home...