I don’t quite understand the sarcastic, if not slightly passive-aggressive, tone in this article. This kind of attitude seems quite common in hacking and reverse engineering write-ups.
In my opinion, manufacturers aren’t obligated to disclose every technical detail beyond what a typical spec sheet would cover, such as the specific type of flash used. It’s incredibly impressive that someone as talented as the author can figure it out independently, but I don’t see why there’s a need for the constant tone of frustration or an “us vs. the company” mindset throughout the article.
In my opinion, manufacturers aren’t obligated to disclose every technical detail beyond what a typical spec sheet would cover, such as the specific type of flash used. It’s incredibly impressive that someone as talented as the author can figure it out independently, but I don’t see why there’s a need for the constant tone of frustration or an “us vs. the company” mindset throughout the article.