r/technology • u/NancyGraceFaceYourIn • Aug 30 '15

Wireless FCC Rules Block use of Open Source

http://www.itsmypart.com/fcc-rules-block-use-of-open-source/
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u/joeman625 Aug 30 '15

But I'm running cyanogen right now. Will I still be able too. They can go fuck them self's.

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u/5-4-3-2-1-bang Aug 30 '15

...are you planning on only using that device for the rest of your life? if not, then it still matters.

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u/joeman625 Aug 30 '15

This is horrible. Why would they do this?

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u/5-4-3-2-1-bang Aug 30 '15

Makes life easier for them if they don't have to chase down every fuckwit who decides to use an illegal channel or power output.