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> I'd rather trust just Apple on kernel-space (which I have to anyway, as they make the kernel), than Apple + any random third party software that wants to run

> I'd rather trust just Apple on kernel-space (which I have to anyway, as they make the kernel), than Apple + any random third party software that wants to run as a kernel extension. Which is all ok till you consider that experienced developers that make good system software can offer better software than Apple, which often may have no incentive to support softwares that isn't aligned with their business interest. Application firewalls is an example, because they can also prevent Apple software and services from data-mining a users personal data. (You may trust the Apple codebase on which all Application firewalls on macOS are forced to run, but what if I don't and want alternative? And if you say, "Then don't use macOS", note that's a very anti-consumer view and is toss to everyone's consumer rights). Virtualisation is another example where non-Apple options can be better than Apple's as Apple would prefer that you do everything on their OS than use alternate ones. Or when you don't want to use Apple software because of the terms you have to accept to use it.

coldtea 4y ago
>and if you say, "Then don't use macOS", note that's a very anti-consumer view Not much more "anti-consumer" than "if you prefer formal attire, then just don't buy Levi's - as opposed to insist the make black suits and bow ties". Though I understand the convenience - I'd like to have the option myself in some cases. What I dont like is third party companies forcing you to install a kext if you want to use their product, for non essential reasons (that could be handled in userland). At least this forces them to work with userland APIs (looking at the "haxie" peddlers out there).