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ciconia on Nov 28, 2018 | parent | context | favorite | on: California IoT Cybersecurity Bill Signed into Law

Why would you need Linux on your fridge? Besides, I think the whole point of sticking IoT stuff on kitchen appliances is planned obsolescence.

qalmakka on Nov 28, 2018 [–]

Everything embedded runs either Linux or Android (still Linux) nowadays.

colejohnson66 on Nov 28, 2018 | [–]

Doesn’t mean it’s necessary

ArchTypical on Nov 28, 2018 | | [–]

Your response isn't necessary, so what? The discussion is about dealing with the existing reality of devices utilizing an OS layer.

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