It matters to Apple if you want to run unapproved software on an iPad, or heaven forbid install Linux on it. Doesn't it make more sense that Apple is trying to

It matters to Apple if you want to run unapproved software on an iPad, or heaven forbid install Linux on it. Doesn't it make more sense that Apple is trying to build a large and consumer friendly platform (approved apps) and that it would be an unjustifiable expense to support installing alternative OSes (Linux)? Why is there always the assumption of nefarious motivations when it's more simply explained? They are only trying to make money, after all.