>> I want you to not void my warranty when I reflash the firmware That's a different issue. I support the manufacturer saying "we won't guarantee our computer-

>> I want you to not void my warranty when I reflash the firmware That's a different issue. I support the manufacturer saying "we won't guarantee our computer-as-heater will work if you change the software." What I don't support is "we have have made it legally/physically/cryptographically impossible for you to use the thing you bought however you want to." If I sell you a watermelon, I'll guarantee its freshness. I'll not guarantee its fitness as a boat anchor, but if you want to try that, go right ahead.