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[โ€“] [email protected] 13 points 4 months ago (1 children)

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.

[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago

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