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Depends on what kind of software you want to buy. I can buy a computer without an operating system. I can then buy an OS separately. If I want to use that OS to
by 794CD01 10y ago
Depends on what kind of software you want to buy. I can buy a computer without an operating system. I can then buy an OS separately. If I want to use that OS to run a web browser, I have many options. If I want to use that OS to run the new Tomb Raider game, which is published by Microsoft, I must buy Windows.
- AnthonyMouse 10y agoBut then in your example there isn't software competition. And there is no law prohibiting anyone from publishing free software that could run the game, unlike in the DRM case.
- 794CD01 10y agoThere is software competition to perform basic functions. There is not software competition for some more specialized cases because one competitor is far superior to the others.