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Indeed. I didn't realise how "open" microsoft's platform was until iOS/Android came along. Now the old open platform model looks to be fast disappearing without
by _nedR 11y ago
Indeed. I didn't realise how "open" microsoft's platform was until iOS/Android came along. Now the old open platform model looks to be fast disappearing without any protest from developers. 30% revenue share for something that was free until now is a big deal.
Regarding Linux, the centralisation is at least justified (convinience, security). Furthermore Linux provides full freedom to ignore/bypass it. Not true with iOS/Android/ Windows 10 UWP.
- bryondowd 11y agoJust a bit confused, but are you saying Android isn't open? All you have to do to install third party apps on Android is un-check one box in the settings, under security (allow installation of apps from unknown sources) and find your apps through whatever means you prefer to the app store. There are third party app stores, or you can just download and install from a web link. Definitely not comparable to iOS.
- CaptSpify 11y agoNot all androids allow that though. Some manufacturer customizations turn that off.