I think so as well. Everyone wants to get on the subscription bandwagon and charge you from birth to death of the product. They also prefer lock in rather than

I think so as well. Everyone wants to get on the subscription bandwagon and charge you from birth to death of the product. They also prefer lock in rather than standardization. Unfortunately although as engineers we think of this stuff, managers always tell us to STFU. However, eventually consumers will complain and the government will start regulating and making right to repair and other laws with enough rumbling from the public.