Re: it really isn't your hardware
"I disagree.
There is a full OS running on a hidden chip inside the processor. I have no access to that OS.
There are plenty of secure or "not owned by me" processes, devices, etc running in my device.
Apple can decide to lock me out with an update because it does not detect the correct signature in the screen or the battery, etc.
Would you say your house is your house if you could not go to the basement or the attic? I wouldn't.
You are not legally allowed to do several things in your house, depending where you live. You own your gas plumbing but you have to get someone certified to work on it. You own your house but you can't arbitrarily modify it without permission. You own your garden but you may not build structures in it freely. You own your trees but you might not be legally allowed to fell them or work on them due to preservation orders or ecological requirements. If your attic has asbestos then you might (not sure) legally be forbidden to enter it.
More closely related to your argument... do you own a car? In your car there is a full OS running in a locked-down fashion with secure processes and devices. I'm pretty sure hacking into it would invalidate your warranty and insurance which might make your vehicle non road-legal(?)
Biting the hand that feeds IT
