I didn&#x27;t read the article, but I think I know what the author is getting at?<p>Right now that fancy watch on your bosses wrist looks great while the wheels are turning.  Once they stop, the person will need to send the watch to an expensive trip to the factory.  Why, because these companies don&#x27;t sell parts to independent watch repairers.  That watch is essential a lease from the company.<p>That automobile, with the propiority operating system, breaks down.  Independent auto repair shops have no legal right to buy the repair codes--let alone fiddle with the computers.  All those fancy features break.  People are being forced to bring their ailing automobile to expensive Dealerships.  The tech has gotten so complicated, even dealership mechanics are learning on your dime.  I know this for a fact.  My best buddy is a dealership mechanic.<p>So, it&#x27;s not just computers&#x2F;electronics.  I&#x27;m big on repair.  I don&#x27;t like this throw away society.  If you don&#x27;t have the knowledge&#x2F;skills to repair a gadget--that&#x27;s fine.  If you are locked out of the system, can&#x27;t get the schematics,  or can&#x27;t get parts--that just wrong?<p>I&#x27;m fine with not allowing a customer to fiddle with a gadget when in warranty, but after that warranty ends, they should be able to repair their Gadget?