Hardware Podcasts

Right To Repair with Louis Rossmann

The Amp Hour · 31 Aug 2020 · 1h 21m · Episode 507

What this episode covers

Louis Rossmann of Rossman Repair discusses the Right to Repair movement, highlighting how manufacturers like Apple use custom, unobtainable chips (e.g., ISL9240, CD3217) to block independent repair. He argues that legal lobbying is ineffective due to industry lobbying, so he focuses on cultural change and creating industry standards for independent repair shops. Rossmann also details his transition into New York real estate, documenting the absurdity of high rents and the city's economic decline through his YouTube content.

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early-stage companies

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Rossman Repair, Apple, InterSIL, Texas Instruments, CTIA
Also
Mouser, DigiKey, Newark, Paul Daniels, Landrex Test Link

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