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Vehicle Software Copyright Issues #

Posted by Peter Warman on May 20, 2015, 6:12 pm
Peter Warman

This is happening in the US right now and could have implications for all our livelihoods

http://www.autoblog.com/2015/05/19/gearhead-automotive-copyright-repair-modify-hearings/

Peter

Re: Vehicle Software Copyright Issues #

Posted by Simon Kefford on May 20, 2015, 6:27 pm, in reply to "Vehicle Software Copyright Issues #"
Simon Kefford

Hi Peter,

I have been watching this for a while now. My feelings are - it wont happen. The US has the biggest aftermarket / tuning modification market in world.

GM sell brand new crate engines "to fit into your Rod" they are the pioneers of tuning and mods. The US car makers consult with the best 'rodders' for their own improvements.

On the other hand it may not stop VAG from trying.

I can run windows software on my Mac and modify software by buying extras.

IMHO

regards

Simon

Re: Vehicle Software Copyright Issues #

Posted by peter lomas on May 21, 2015, 10:04 am, in reply to "Re: Vehicle Software Copyright Issues #"
Peter Lomas

Hi
Statement below sounds a bit desperate
" General motors and John Deere have gone as far as arguing that customers don't actually buy their cars, they merely buy a license to use vehicles for the duration of their lifetimes."

Regards Peter

Re: Vehicle Software Copyright Issues #

Posted by Michael Whitworth on May 22, 2015, 10:02 am, in reply to "Re: Vehicle Software Copyright Issues #"
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Re: Vehicle Software Copyright Issues #

Posted by Tom Williams on May 31, 2015, 8:00 pm, in reply to "Re: Vehicle Software Copyright Issues #"
Thomas Williams

" General motors and John Deere have gone as far as arguing that customers don't actually buy their cars, they merely buy a license to use vehicles for the duration of their lifetimes."

The first time I saw this quote it was referring to BMWs, someone had posted it on a BMW motorcycle forum.

I was going to trade in my 3yr old BMW for a new one. When I said I was going to do my own servicing, they said: "no problem but it will need to come to us for software updates, most of the bikes need updating every service interval at the moment" At the time I was 50 miles from the nearest dealer.
That's why I'm riding a 12 year old machine, with no intention of changing until it wears out or they stop selling spare parts for it.

Re: Vehicle Software Copyright Issues #

Posted by Andrew Diamond on June 23, 2015, 11:45 am, in reply to "Vehicle Software Copyright Issues #"
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