The problem is that hardware manufacturers want to keep collecting income after they have sold the product. Imagine if when you bought a car and paid it off, yo

The problem is that hardware manufacturers want to keep collecting income after they have sold the product. Imagine if when you bought a car and paid it off, you still had to pay a fee to the manufacturer for every mile you drove. And ditto anyone you sold you car to. That is what is basically doing on today. Rent-seeking anyone?