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posted by janrinok on Wednesday October 28 2015, @07:36PM   Printer-friendly
from the so-there dept.

An Anonymous Coward offers the following:

http://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/oct/28/its-ok-to-hack-your-own-car-us-copyright-authorities-rule

Car owners and security experts can tinker with automobile software without incurring US copyright liability, according to newly issued guidelines that were opposed by the auto industry.

The Library of Congress, which oversees the US Copyright Office, agreed with fair use advocates who argued that vehicle owners are entitled to modify their cars, which often involves altering software.

Automakers including General Motors and other vehicle manufacturers such as Deere & Co opposed the rules. They said vehicle owners could visit authorized repair shops for changes they may need to undertake.


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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday October 28 2015, @08:35PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday October 28 2015, @08:35PM (#255760)

    > People shouldn't buy cars that run proprietary software in the first place.

    Is your car pre-ECU (electronic control unit)?

    I don't think there are enough cars left from before 1980 (approx start date of digital engine controls) to go around. At least not in the USA.

    Now, in Cuba, where cars were next to impossible to import, they seem to have some 1950's cars still working.