My deep dive on the current state of John Deere's tractor repair monopoly. DRM & software locks make it impossible for farmers to fix things they own. But a class-action lawsuit is bringing judicial & federal scrutiny
https://www.404media.co/the-walls-are-closing-in-on-john-deeres-tractor-repair-monopoly/
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