What is Right to Repair? An introduction for curious people.
What it is
Louis Rossmann gives a basic, non-technical introduction to right to repair legislation for people new to the issue.
Why Hacker News recommends it
Recommended as the accessible explanation to share with non-techies, family and politicians.
- 4 people recommended it
- 3 different months
- 2 strong recommendations
- first 2020, last 2024
What HN commenters said
“Go forth and share.”
Simple, profanity-free explanation shareable with politicians and family
throwhelp41890, 2021-04 · Strong recommendation · in “Let's Get Right to Repair Passed – Louis Rossmann”
“I'd highly reccomended his video "What is right to repair? An introduction for curious people." as it clears up many misconceptions about right to repair”
Clears up misconceptions about right to repair
operator-name, 2021-04 · Strong recommendation · in “It's your device, you should be able to repair it”
“Fight for your right to repair”
Rallying cry for right to repair
skdd8, 2020-05 · Recommendation · in “Hacker Mods Old Calculator to Access the Internet, Casio Files DMCA Complaint”
“Pitch for non-techies”
Non-technical pitch for right to repair
dataflow, 2021-03 · Recommendation · in “Louis Rossmann crowdfunding initiative & investing 2 years for Right to Repair”
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Topics: right to repair, louis rossmann, legislation, consumer rights
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