Great article that really breaks things down when it comes to the trend of renting/subscriptions vs. buying and owning things. Give it a read!
The real reason why software is included in the most mundane of objects is that the same SaaS subscription models can then be introduced in pretty much anything, along with planned obsolescence.
Even SSDs are becoming like this with QLCs and PLCs. It’s becoming ridiculous and absurd. Soon we will also have CPUs and Graphic Cards that will also only last 2 to 3 years too. :(
But apperantly “the great reset” is only a communist thing. /s
An excellent read, though I most certainly did not need to become cognizant of the fact that I actually would prefer a 4:3 aspect ratio for my laptop.
Vis-à-vis Kindles, The Open Book Project by Joey Castillo on Github offers a DIY “solder together your own e-reader” manual as an answer to the current e-reader market. I have yet to build one for myself, but wished to share in case any person is looking for a fitting free software e-reader.
