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Should I be worried about this warning from #Fujitsi about discontinuing their #ScanSnap software?

Will it mean a functional scanner will become dysfunctional on 2024-10-31? From my understanding the S1500 is not supported by #ScanSnapHome

#enshittifcation #obsolescence #PlannedObsolescence #RightToRepair

"We will end the provision of the popular ScanSnap Manager service and related support in October 2024.
We have already stopped adding new functions to ScanSnap Manager. In its place, the fully updated software ScanSnap Home is now available.
If you are still using ScanSnap Manager, please move over to ScanSnap Home by October 31, 2024."


On EFF’s “How to Fix the Internet,” Repair Association leader Gay Gordon-Byrne joins Cindy Cohn and @jgkelley to discuss the past, present and future of the #RightToRepair movement. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/04/podcast-episode-right-repair-catches-car


Expanded #RightToRepair protections could bring a flood of new local small-business jobs while reducing waste, Repair Association leader Gay Gordon-Byrne tells EFF’s Cindy Cohn and Jason Kelley on the latest episode of “How to Fix the Internet.” https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/04/podcast-episode-right-repair-catches-car


An EU-wide #RightToRepair has been adopted by the EU parliament with 584 votes in favour, 3 against and 14 abstentions. The directive now goes to the council and after it is officially published, member states have 24 months to implement it in national law.

And yes, smartphones are included. #ThanksEU

https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20240419IPR20590/right-to-repair-making-repair-easier-and-more-appealing-to-consumers


NEW on EFF’s “How to Fix the Internet”— Repair Association leader Gay Gordon-Byrne says we’re at a pivotal moment in the #RightToRepair movement. Hear how we got here, and where we’re going. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/04/podcast-episode-right-repair-catches-car