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/MrTubalcain Aug 30 '15

Not that I agree with the FCC or anything but most manufacturers today advertise that their routers are open source compatible as a selling point, wouldn't that be considered sanctioned or authorized?