[None4U]

This ("software people to jailbreak them") is exactly the identity of the hackers who have been sued

[datavirtue]

It takes a lot of resources, all rooted in a lot of uncertainty. Not an option for businesses that need equipment.

[talldayo]

> Not an option for businesses that need equipment.

On the flip side, it can often be the only option for businesses that need equipment. The US has a longstanding trend of hacking John Deere tractors to accept third-party servicing since John Deere's first-party offerings are both expensive and often unavailable.

[seba_dos1]

It not only was an option in this case, it was the path taken when all the other options were depleted.