I agree this is effectively how it is today in some countries, but I don't consider this an acceptable stance. Software cannot be exempted from normal rules of

I agree this is effectively how it is today in some countries, but I don't consider this an acceptable stance. Software cannot be exempted from normal rules of physical ownership of sold goods. You sold me a device, which also means you sold me the software within because the device is useless without it. The software is not separate from the device, it is the device. Of course, that doesn't mean I can do whatever I see fit with the software; I cannot redistribute it under my own terms. But insofar the actions I take with the software strictly pertain to my own usage of my own device, I should be allowed to do it. And it also means you (the company) shouldn't be able to do with the software installed on my device as you see fit.