Software Freedom Conservancy (“SFC”) announces a new
initiative regarding the software right to repair for users and consumers
of 3D printers manufactured by Bambu Lab. After recent news of violations of the Affero General Public License,
version 3 (“AGPLv3”), SFC staff began a
comprehensive AGPLv3 compliance investigation of both the userspace
software and firmware on Bambu's devices. While the investigation is
ongoing, two specific AGPLv3 violations have been confirmed.
Yeah, it kinda feels like bambu has been pushing the envelope of what bs they can get away with for a hot minute, there’s kinda always been discussion of whether their behavior is a thing consumers and tinkerers should accept. Guess that’s finally catching up to them