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> but it could be argued that the latter makes a bit more sense given that most of their customers, statistically speaking, are not necessarily tech enthusiasts
by deogeo 7y ago
> but it could be argued that the latter makes a bit more sense given that most of their customers, statistically speaking, are not necessarily tech enthusiasts
And I'm not a car enthusiast, yet I can take my car to any mechanic I choose - I don't need the manufacturer's permission.
- korabas 7y agoRight, I cannot really argue with that. I wasn't mentioning Apple as an example of a good role model here, just to be clear.
- kgwxd 7y agoThis is the perfect way to frame it. Just about anyone, no matter their level of interest in the case, would response to that with "well, duh".
- AgloeDreams 7y agoThis actually is also a market that suffers from this, notably companies like Tesla.
- tooMuchCensor 7y agoTesla and Apple. Both HN favorites.... Back in my day, FOSS everything or you are an evil programmer. It's strange to see this was only a trend and now some nerds prefer locked down systems.