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speeding_snail · 4528 days ago · link · · parent · post: Cisco locks users out of their routers, requires invasive cloud service
This is insane. A router is an appliance right? Serves one purpose etc. So, just keep it that way. Let it do one thing, namely that what you have bought it for. You could do other stuff with it, but hey, you can also do other stuff with your fridge. I don't see people updating their fridge to let the manufacturer know what is in the fridge.
I would probably just replace the firmware altogether, but as stated in the article, most people don't even know what firmware is. The worst part is that they can just do this. Sometimes I get the feeling that technology companies prey on those who are less tech savvy...