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Apple is a monopoly in the sense that I can't drag and drop mp3 files into my iphone. They impose strict control on how you can use your device. They control

by hasenj 16y ago

Apple is a monopoly in the sense that I can't drag and drop mp3 files into my iphone. They impose strict control on how you can use your device. They control the app store. and they seem to moving towards more control; not less. I was considering getting a Mac at the beginning of this year. I got an iPhone, and decided never to buy any iThing ever again. I like good design and visual appeal, but not to the point of sacrificing substance for form.

ra88it 16y ago
> Apple is a monopoly in the sense that I can't drag and drop mp3 files into my iphone. Having a hard time with this one. Can you please explain how this makes Apple a monopoly?
- Gibbon 16y ago
  I've got an alias in my downloads folder that auto adds mp3s to iTunes and iTunes auto-syncs to my ipod when I plug it in. I don't even have to think about dragging and dropping anything.
raganwald 16y ago
This is like saying that Kim Il Jong is a monopoly on the World Stage. If you want hyperbole, Apple is a Dictator ruling mercilessly over its subjects. But not a monopoly.
sokoloff 16y ago
I got an iPhone, and decided never to buy any iThing ever again. So, I assume that you'll be buying competing devices from other vendors for your future computing, mobile phone and portable media consumption needs? If you answered yes, THAT is what makes Apple a non-monopoly.
hasenj 16y ago
hm I think I can't edit my posts? I suppose monopoly in English only refers to market control (my bad). In certain other languages, the word for monopoly is the same word for "complete control". I was assuming the word monopoly in English has evolved to capture that meaning as well -.- All Apple devices are closed and restricted, it is as if when you buy an iPhone, you don't own it; you're merely getting permission (from Apple) to use it. Five years ago, one would've imagined that only Microsoft can do something as evil as that.

by hasenj 16y ago

ra88it 16y ago

> Apple is a monopoly in the sense that I can't drag and drop mp3 files into my iphone. Having a hard time with this one. Can you please explain how this makes Apple a monopoly?

Gibbon 16y ago
I've got an alias in my downloads folder that auto adds mp3s to iTunes and iTunes auto-syncs to my ipod when I plug it in. I don't even have to think about dragging and dropping anything.

raganwald 16y ago

This is like saying that Kim Il Jong is a monopoly on the World Stage. If you want hyperbole, Apple is a Dictator ruling mercilessly over its subjects. But not a monopoly.

sokoloff 16y ago

I got an iPhone, and decided never to buy any iThing ever again. So, I assume that you'll be buying competing devices from other vendors for your future computing, mobile phone and portable media consumption needs? If you answered yes, THAT is what makes Apple a non-monopoly.

hasenj 16y ago

hm I think I can't edit my posts? I suppose monopoly in English only refers to market control (my bad). In certain other languages, the word for monopoly is the same word for "complete control". I was assuming the word monopoly in English has evolved to capture that meaning as well -.- All Apple devices are closed and restricted, it is as if when you buy an iPhone, you don't own it; you're merely getting permission (from Apple) to use it. Five years ago, one would've imagined that only Microsoft can do something as evil as that.