It's funny that you mention this because desktop syncing is where Android really got it wrong. Try buying a droid/htc/etc and try using the manufacturer's soft

It's funny that you mention this because desktop syncing is where Android really got it wrong. Try buying a droid/htc/etc and try using the manufacturer's software for upgrading the firmware -- basically impossible for the average user. Jobs is trying to make devices easy for the average joe, not the power user who runs linux. Macs have always been in a niche market and quite happy with where it is.