Most other comments sort of hinted at it, but I feel like no one really said it: If Microsoft makes the Windows Store the only place for users to get applicati

Most other comments sort of hinted at it, but I feel like no one really said it: If Microsoft makes the Windows Store the only place for users to get applications, then they can abuse that position like you can abuse any monopoly. They could start charging developers more or make life harder for developers who offer a product that competes with one of Microsoft's products or push through any policies they want etc.