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HP Inc settles printer toner lockout lawsuit with a promise to make firmware updates optional (www.theregister.com)
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[–] [email protected] 40 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Or they could like... just not be dicks and supply firmware updates without the lock-in, instead of having to trade off security to use your device however you want.