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*How likely am I to maintain an internet connection to this service?
*How likely am I to maintain an internet connection to this service?
*Can this service alter itself into an incompatible state? Can this service remove functionality that I need?
*Can this service alter itself into an incompatible state? Can this service remove functionality that I need?
*Is this service distributed from a centralized organization?
**If so, is there legislation and effective enforcement in said organization's location that protects me from malicious practices with my data?


====Considerations for offline products====
====Considerations for offline products====
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*Does the product provide schematics?
*Does the product provide schematics?
*Are parts available?
*Are parts available?
**This helps product longevity by making repair easier, regardless of who does it.
**This helps product longevity by making repair easier, regardless of who performs the repair.
*Are there anti-repair measures in place?
*Are there anti-repair measures in place?