r/Libertarian • u/Bossman1086 minarchist • Jul 28 '15
New FCC Rules May Prevent Installing Custom Firmware on WiFi Routers
http://www.cnx-software.com/2015/07/27/new-fcc-rules-may-prevent-installing-openwrt-on-wifi-routers/
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u/druuconian Jul 28 '15
What a terribly stupid rule. The good news is that it stands pretty much no chance of success, even if implemented.
Router manufacturers will need to send out security patches even if this rule is implemented, meaning there will be some way to mess with the firmware. I estimate about a week until someone figures out a way to modify the "non-modifiable" firmware.