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Technology@beehaw.org · 2 years ago

HP CEO: Blocking third-party ink from printers fights viruses

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HP CEO: Blocking third-party ink from printers fights viruses

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Technology@beehaw.org · 2 years ago

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HP CEO evokes James Bond-style hack via ink cartridges

arstechnica.com

"Our long-term objective is to make printing a subscription."

His claims are quickly debunked in the article, as the true reason is, obviously, protecting their IP and subscription model

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I still have a black spot on my lung from a rogue ink cartridge. That’s why HP wants to put theirs on prescription.

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