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Isn't that how most software "sales" already work?


Yes, but to most consumers, buying a vehicle (car, tractor, etc) isn't a "software sale".

The "sale that's really a lease/licensing deal" is a fairly new construct, at least as it relates to consumer goods that aren't obviously "software".




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