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So how is this different to selling a computer and then selling software for it? Obviously the computer would be capable of running the software already pre-ins

• Kliment 11y ago
  This is like selling a computer where if anyone but you sells software that runs on it, or even makes their own, you can sue them.
• IshKebab 11y ago
  There are two differences: 1. These are generally hardware drivers rather than generic software. If your computer comes without a text editor, anyone can provide your with one for whatever price they decide. If your oscilloscope comes without an I2C decoder, no-one else can add it. 2. Usually the software is used to cripple the device and then you pay to remove it. For example on oscilloscopes they use a software low-pass filter to limit its maximum frequency. You can pay to have it removed.