[glorgau]

Also, the manufacturers are copyrighting the firmware and making it almost impossible for anyone besides them$elves to keep it up to date.
In effect, you’re not buying a tractor, you’re buying a yearly license to operate a machine.

[databoss]

Yup digital obsolescence. They can program a diesel to pass a test, the can program your parts to ‘fail’ on a schedule.

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"In effect, you’re not buying a tractor, you’re buying a yearly license to operate a machine."

BINGO..!! WE HAVE A WINNER...!!