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I don't see why not. Aside from a small number of hackers, how does this conflict with how the general population perceives Apple? Their customers love them. T
by mrshoe 17y ago
I don't see why not. Aside from a small number of hackers, how does this conflict with how the general population perceives Apple?
Their customers love them. They're still perceived as incredibly innovative. They bring new technologies to mass market with unparalleled success. Even the vast majority of iPhone developers are incredibly grateful for the opportunity the App Store provides them.
It's just a vocal minority here on HN that has decided that Apple is evil. Outside the echo chamber they're still rebellious, disruptive, innovative, pioneering, etc.
- Locke1689 17y agoAhem. Many of us still believe them to be disruptive, innovative, and pioneering. Just maybe not in the way some developers like... I still have to give Apple credit for the modern smartphone revolution.
- tvon 17y agoTo add my own opinion to that... Users (and "the product") are more important than your developers, more important than vendors, and more important than business partners. Apple gets this, most other companies don't.