Apple wants to kill your Time Capsule, but they run NetBSD so they can't
5 hours ago
- #Obsolescence
- #Open-Source
- #Apple
- Apple is removing AFP support in macOS 27, affecting Time Capsule users due to reliance on AFP and SMB1.
- Time Capsules, discontinued in 2018, can be revived with open-source tool TimeCapsuleSMB to add SMB3 support.
- The issue highlights open-source software's role in protecting user rights against proprietary vendor obsolescence.
- Users discuss similar cases of planned obsolescence, like Nvidia 3D Vision and Spotify Car Thing, sparking debates on consumer rights.
- Alternatives like modern NAS devices are recommended for backups, as Time Capsules age and may become unreliable.