Really strikes me as hyperbole, because the article overestimate the solidity (as opposed to leakiness) of the real world and companies and their willingness to create such a feudal society.
The author with his custom designed website would be a much better spot to implement such a rent hardware scheme compared to the likes of HP.
The author with his custom designed website would be a much better spot to implement such a rent hardware scheme compared to the likes of HP.