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Just came upon the video today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ3LphA-SW4
As far as i understand it the government passed a law that does not allow modifying the hardware you own.
This can include installing Linux on a pc you own.
Maybe i am missing some bits , so any Spanish speakers feel free to correct me.
https://www.xataka.com.mx/legislacion-y-derechos/reparar-tu-smartphone-instalarle-rom-sera-delito-mexico-nueva-ley-que-proteje-candados-digitales-explicada
So , if this is as i am understanding it , DAMN
https://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/hkke0k/did_mexico_just_make_it_illegal_to_install_linux/
Some of those several exceptions can be read in the article:
- To use interoperability: Changing hardware/systems but most importantly So systems can use open source software
- To prevent access to minors to certain sites.
- For pentesting and security/bug fixing.
- For a non-profit org to decide if it wants to purchase the full program.
- When a person wishes that their device stops recollecting data: Stopping GPS, etc.
- To keep national security: LOL
- For auditors.
- For software translation, as long as it's non for profit.
So, basically, anyone with one way or another can apply for any of those exceptions xD As the articles says, though, it prevents to repair and extend the device's life. It's a very anti-consumer law, which by the way was signed with the US and Canada altogether so I guess it's the same in those countries too?