[yupyup54133]

> Edit: Quoted portion of your post so folks who can't see the text of deleted comments have some context.

I'm confused; I didn't delete anything, were you just assuming I would delete my comment? Also, your comment has this weird vibe; like you are trying to argue with me. However, I wasn't stating an opinion on the issue, merely explaining why propriety hardware and software is used by large machine manufactures.

[rkagerer]

Your comment shows up in light grey (it didn't when I first replied) and I thought that meant it was deleted.

Not intending to argue, or attack *you*. My beef is with the manufacturers who are doing this, and to some extent the culture of consumer apathy that accepts it (perhaps I exhibited a "lecturing" undercurrent that lent that vibe). I don't dispute your point, I just think it's important it isn't accepted as an excuse or justification for what's been going on.