This isnt going to change anything. All the components with electronics are "intellectual property" and require a dealer to flash the operating system onto. Surprise, surprise, they wont flash non-deere parts, even if they are identical.
The auto industry pulls the same bs.
This agreement was so that they could continue their vendor lockin strategy without setting a court precedent. If the litigants are smart, they'll continue their lawsuit.
This isnt going to change anything. All the components with electronics are "intellectual property" and require a dealer to flash the operating system onto. Surprise, surprise, they wont flash non-deere parts, even if they are identical.
The auto industry pulls the same bs.
This agreement was so that they could continue their vendor lockin strategy without setting a court precedent. If the litigants are smart, they'll continue their lawsuit.
Think there was a similar case a few years ago involving printer ink cartridges... Might be worth looking into...