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Technology@beehaw.org · 11 months ago

HP CEO: Blocking third-party ink from printers fights viruses

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HP CEO: Blocking third-party ink from printers fights viruses

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Technology@beehaw.org · 11 months ago

HP CEO evokes James Bond-style hack via ink cartridges

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"Our long-term objective is to make printing a subscription."

His claims are quickly debunked in the article, as the true reason is, obviously, protecting their IP and subscription model

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So basically they’re protecting you from something that’s only possible, because of something they shouldn’t have done.

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