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They know they can essentially wait out the public outcry, plus they can even buffer things a little bit by calling their critics "confused" and introduce measu
by ud_0 5y ago
They know they can essentially wait out the public outcry, plus they can even buffer things a little bit by calling their critics "confused" and introduce measures that don't address anything but sound reasonable to lay persons in an effort to distort the conversation.
The platform is not in danger. But if it were, then yes, I think they'd still risk it. It's either that or getting shut out of markets gradually by law enforcement and governments.
- swiley 5y ago> It's either that or getting shut out of markets gradually by law enforcement and governments. How come that's not happening to desktop Linux then?
- ud_0 5y agoDesktop Linux in no way compares to iOS market share, and even if it did, it'd require a different type of attack. Apple is vulnerable precisely because it is the one single vendor in complete control of anything related to the iPhone. Personally I do think it's likely we'll see a successful anti-Linux smear campaign and/or laws in the next few years, but I have to admit that's a pretty pessimistic take.