The ability to change features, prices, and availability of things you’ve already paid for is a powerful temptation to corporations.

  • @[email protected]
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    311 year ago

    I think there’s an exception to be made in your argument for abandonware. There are classic arcade games that wouldn,'t exist any more but are widely available due to MAME support.

    • @Apothecary
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      211 year ago

      The Nintendo eShop shutdown is another example of preserving software through piracy.

    • @GraniteM
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      101 year ago

      See also: The Despecialized Edition of the Star Wars Original Trilogy