> They are attempting to build a secure and trusted platform, They could do that in a lot of ways without creating a locked down OS with all software distribut

> They are attempting to build a secure and trusted platform, They could do that in a lot of ways without creating a locked down OS with all software distribution centralised through microsoft with a mandatory fixed cut. They just happened to choose the way that eventually puts them in the position to take a 30% slice out of the entire software industry revenue. It's rent seeking.