One of these paths allows for rent-seeking, while the other gives the end-user autonomy and independence. Which one would a corporation pick to maximize its pr

One of these paths allows for rent-seeking, while the other gives the end-user autonomy and independence. Which one would a corporation pick to maximize its profits? (Playing devil's advocate, it is easier to support backup and restore via the cloud, vs. having end-users corrupt/lose their files, then clamor for end-user support)