I'd say the debate goes further; into "what is ownership" and what you're being sold when you buy something using any form of encoded instruction sequence. Car

I'd say the debate goes further; into "what is ownership" and what you're being sold when you buy something using any form of encoded instruction sequence. Cars and tractors and TVs that perform negotiable functions for negotiable prices seems unfair to me: the manufacturers should retain maintenance responsibilities if they're retaining the prerogatives of ownership. When we're renting let that relationship be clear and the divisions of responsibility spelled out and equitable.