Comment by operator-name

This article is a great example of how the market niche exists and there are plenty of other markets (motor vehicles, industrial equipment, the maker scene) where right to repair is the norm. I'd argue the maker scene is bigger than it's even been and still growing, hence the increased increase in right to repair.

Exact discrete components aren't important becuase your usb IC isn't any more special than another usb IC that follows the specification. Your laptop display isn't special versus the others that use the same internal displayport ribbon cable.

Market aside this is effectively corporations attempting to take a right/freedom away from the people. The market can treat devices however it likes but if it crosses a threshold then applying rules and regulations that restrict it's freedom isn't a new magical concept.