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> People are stuck in their ecosystem. The monetary coat of changing platform is quite high if you’re already invested in that ecosystem. What are the costs? I
by ericmay 5y ago
> People are stuck in their ecosystem. The monetary coat of changing platform is quite high if you’re already invested in that ecosystem.
What are the costs? I can buy an iPhone or an Android phone and switch pretty easily can’t I?
> Not in favour of more laws, but forcing the hands of these platforms so they provide more control to their customers is not a bad thing.
Maybe more control isn’t a good thing? But even so aren’t there phones in the market they cater to those who want more control.
- pschastain 5y ago> What are the costs? I can buy an iPhone or an Android phone and switch pretty easily can’t I? Software would need to be repurchased if it's even available on the other platform. Maybe you could but I know I couldn't easily or cheaply switch.
- ericmay 5y agoDon’t people do this now with game consoles for example? I could easily switch. I guess maybe we should all make sure we buy software that is device independent or something too. If you want regulation, then I think thats a good starting point. Software doesn’t have to be made for every device, but if you buy it for one you buy it for all. Or we can just let things go too. Seems to be working mostly fine.
- rstupek 5y agoAren't most apps on phones now free anyways? Can't remember the last time I bought an app on my phone