Thanks for the clarification - I thought John Deere had a bigger cut of the pie, but it sounds like there are alternatives, which is good.

Excellent points about many products nowadays, which we don't technically own. Apple is another egregious offender that has terrible engineering. There are many companies. Subscription services are right up there as well. Just another way to retain full control and for the little guys to get screwed.

And BOTH of our political parties are at fault here hence the new name Uniparty.