C.Apr 3

If that laptop doesn't have an RJ-45 [1] socket on it, it's not a business/enterprise unit. [2] Full stop.

[1] Yes, technically 8P8C modular connector, but nobody calls it that.

[2] That makes it a consumer-grade machine, and should be treated as having an expiry date as long as its 1-year warranty. Every day after that is a gift.

#laptop #consumer #business #serviceable #ethernet #RJ45 #8P8C #notebook #computer #trash #ewaste #opinions

Show threadKevin Karhan Apr 14, 2023

@kenji Good idea, but wouldn't it be better to ban #CCSS and force everything to be #FLOSS and thus #maintainable and #serviceable even if the manufacturer goes out of business or doesn't give any f**ks?

Maybe do mandatory support lifecycle declarations that are legally binding for said producers of CCSS or otherwise directly commercially offered software, firmware and/or hardware!