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1. Obsolescence and planned obsolescence
Obsolescence is when an object (a product, a law, an item of information or a service) becomes obsolete and loses some of its use value, even if it is still in good condition
For example, the digital music player (MP3) has become obsolete with the advent of smartphones, which can be used to listen to music lists. The paper dictionary is becoming obsolete, as are paper directories, given the efficiency of Internet searches and online dictionaries.
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Bibliography
- (1) - LÉGIFRANCE - Article L. 441-2 du code de la consommation - (2021). Consulté le 26 mai 2024, à l'adresse https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/article_lc/LEGIARTI000044330817
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France
Article L. 441-2 of the French Consumer Code
Law no. 2015-992 of August 17, 2015 on energy transition for green growth (JORF no. 0189 of August 18, 2015).
Canada
An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair) (Bill C-244)
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