• MxM111@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    By itself there is nothing immoral in software lock, but the way it is used here is immoral. It is common understanding and expectation that the scanner should work if there is no ink, thus locking scanner is doggy technique. Locking printer if you do not have ink, however, is totally fine, since it prevents printer damage.

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      1 year ago

      It’s a legit use of DRM/software lock if HP gives you the printer to use (for free) when you buy some ink, but they’re charging for it and the ink.

      It’s function theft.