Proposed law to open up code....in cars.

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Jun 24, 2002 | 08:27 PM

fsumax

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Proposed law to open up code....in cars.

http://slashdot.org/articles/02/06/2....shtml?tid=126

Just thought some of you might find this interesting.

Jun 24, 2002 | 10:21 PM

Gotrice4

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that would be very helpful for the DIY'er and for tuning the newer cars....i hope it passes or is considered....

Jun 25, 2002 | 04:50 AM

Lime

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well they could get a FSM for...every car!

Very kewl...I hope they do this.

Of course, all us 4th gennerz already know 0304

Jun 25, 2002 | 06:51 AM

Maxima_Van_WA

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It is obvious that they HAVE to do it. If I bought the car, the computer is mine, and everything in the computer is mine. All the codes are mine. I should be able to change whatever I want because it is MINE.

Jun 25, 2002 | 08:30 AM

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Originally posted by Maxima_Van_WA
It is obvious that they HAVE to do it. If I bought the car, the computer is mine, and everything in the computer is mine. All the codes are mine. I should be able to change whatever I want because it is MINE.

it doesnt work that way in computers.

Jun 25, 2002 | 09:03 AM

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You own the rights to the end product (I.E. your car runs and someone can diagnose). You DONT own the rights to the source. This will be a hard fought issue...BUT I hope we win!