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cgod · 4528 days ago · link · · parent · post: Cisco locks users out of their routers, requires invasive cloud service
I don't know anyone that updates the firmware on their routers. I don't know anyone with a Cisco router in their home. Does anyone on Hubski own a Cisco router?
I lied, I do know people who update the firmware on their routers, but they update to tomato which Cisco has no power over, so it's all good. I figure a tiny percentage of people own a Cisco router or will buy one and have to get spied on, they are screwed. When I buy a router I do due diligence on the thing (mostly to see if I can install tomato firmware if I feel like bothering). Anyone who researches their router will find out that they don't want to buy a Cisco router because it's spyware unless they are offering some really killer apps. Seems like a bad move for Cisco.