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Hm, checking the comments, there really is no mentioning about crippling by Apple. However, I don't think anybody has a problem with App stores in themselves.
by Tichy 16y ago
Hm, checking the comments, there really is no mentioning about crippling by Apple.
However, I don't think anybody has a problem with App stores in themselves. The problem starts when the App store is the only way to get software onto the computer. It is a popular predication that Apple might try to push their "normal" computers into the same direction as iOS.
So when talking about why "techies" don't like Apple, what else than the dictatorship would be the reason?
Ubuntu has an App Store, too. So has Android.
- philwelch 16y agoIt is a popular predication that Apple might try to push their "normal" computers into the same direction as iOS. I'll grant it's a popular prediction. But it's not a plausible one. It's plausible that the Mac would be neglected, perhaps, but not crippled outright. The whole point of iOS devices is to sell a product that's differentiated from traditional personal computers. Now, if it was a matter of not being in control of one's phone, that would be a reasonable discussion.