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There are few things quite as emblematic of late stage capitalism than the concept of “planned obsolescence”.
minus-square@[email protected]linkfedilinkEnglish13•11 months agoModifying registry software is oftentimes against contract when these schools purchase the laptops wholesale from the manufacturer.
Modifying registry software is oftentimes against contract when these schools purchase the laptops wholesale from the manufacturer.
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