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[–] Cethin 15 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Well, they've sold the same product for about the same price since 1970, so it makes sense. I have no idea how schools can require a specific device from a specific manufacturer. It's just straight up market control by a public entity.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Its to make sure that they don't get a billion questions about what button to push next and not being able to complete homework because of button confusion. Does it still need to exist today? Probably no but good luck getting rid of a standard adopted by all manufacturers of textbooks.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

The solution is mandate standards to be adhere too and any contractors must have no patents so any manufacturer can be used.