this is essentially the same argument people use against the iOS platform. But clearly from Apple's example it is possible to build a profitable product on a c

this is essentially the same argument people use against the iOS platform. But clearly from Apple's example it is possible to build a profitable product on a closed system. Admittedly it doesn't seem "fair" or true to the spirit of the internet. but it shouldn't be any surprise that a company is going to do what is best for that company forsaking all others.