[itsahoot]

Old, what about the software that is now required to operate any car? Can’t function without it. If I recall correctly there was a suit about the software and the right of independent service providers to have access to the software which is required to make the vehicle function.

Don’t recall the outcome, but must have had broad implications.

[OldDeckHand]

"If I recall correctly there was a suit about the software and the right of independent service providers to have access to the software which is required to make the vehicle function."

First, I would say that this decisions seems - on its face - farcical. But, like I said, it's really not my area of law, so I'm trying to not comments on the merits of the case.

Second, I do remember that lawsuit you're describing. It had something to do with just reading or accessing the software with 3rd party provided equipment, and that was being challenged by the manufacturers. I don't know how that lawsuit was resolved, or even if it was resolved, yet.