> what would the law look like making it illegal How about "you can't sell a too... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

idle_zealot on Aug 27, 2024 | parent | context | favorite | on: Unlocking the Pixel 9 bootloader breaks some Pixel...

> what would the law look like making it illegal

How about "you can't sell a tool that actively works against the interests of the customer"?

fsflover on Aug 28, 2024 [–]

Or "you have to advertise it as such".

krick on Aug 28, 2024 | [–]

This is much better than GPs attempt, because, tobacco. Or, well, anything, really.

I'm sure some more targeted path could be taken. Like outlawing selling non-OSS. That sure would be nice...

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact