: It cannot handle modern APFS (Apple File System) or CoreStorage volumes.
The transition to digital licensing solved massive logistical hurdles. Developers could distribute patches instantly, and users no longer feared losing a physical disc. However, this shift introduced new complexities: the rise of "Software as a Service" (SaaS) and the controversial "End User License Agreement" (EULA). These legal frameworks moved the needle from owning a tool to merely renting the right to use it. This sparked the "Right to Repair" movement and the growth of the Open Source community, where licenses like the GNU General Public License (GPL) ensure that software remains a public utility rather than a restricted commodity.