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[-] GreatAlbatross@feddit.uk 13 points 5 months ago

I think this is it. Extra margin they can slap on at the last second.
Prosumers aren't going to care, because if the hardware is still OK, they can just re-install.
But consumers end up buying gear that is hobbled with shiteware.

[-] brucethemoose@lemmy.world 5 points 5 months ago

It's really sad, as it kills the end product for no good reason. Just theoretical pennies.

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