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We found that the PLC code actually contained logic that would lock up the train with bogus error codes after some date, or if the train wasn't running for a given time. One version of the controller actually contained GPS coordinates to contain the behaviour to third party workshops.
It was also possible to unlock the trains by pressing a key combination in the cabin controls. None of this was documented.
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@solalnathan If you have open source suggestions, we will endeavour to try those for future studies!
Believe me, being a privacy researcher the choice of using Office365 isn't taken lightly. It's mostly to "avoid the hellfire of central university IT"
Hi Solal! I get what you're saying but the University has strict data protection requirements for user studies that we can't use software that hasn't gone through a data protection assessment.
We could start the process for self-hosted alternatives, but it could take a long time. Closed source is almost a no-go, but open source/self-hosted options could work with enough advance time. We have our own servers that are professionally managed
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My friend saw this incredible statue in Dublin Castle and the more I looked at it the more I read into the meaning–about modern society ignoring classical scholarship, power-to-the-people, etc.
But! It turns out it's a modern take on David v Goliath, and it's 3D printed! So cool. https://www.voxelmatters.com/3d-printed-sculpture-jam-sutton/
slack, why the dark pattern?
most people will want to sign in. do you just want to frustrate your existing users?
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