It used to cost $1000 for the compiler for your Unix workstation. GCC helped kill that nonsense. I think you're right, in the general sense. I'm sure many peopl

It used to cost $1000 for the compiler for your Unix workstation. GCC helped kill that nonsense. I think you're right, in the general sense. I'm sure many people inside Apple are doing studies to figure out where they can extract more money from their users, and exercise more control over the ecosystem. One thing I think we can all agree on: it's not going to get more "free," in any sense of the notion.