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>>joseph+(OP)
Again, technological measures against this kind of attacks on ownership rights fall short and are probably what conglomerates want since it keeps the tech people busy in a self-satisfying "fight" against the big corporation.

You need legislation.

>>stein1+La
This is the social solution. It's making users aware of the issue and pressuring them to not upgrade, and in the long run pressuring legislators to forbid such monopolistic practices if the average person dislikes it.