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That was a lot of words to say "end users wanted simpler computers and some companies got rich meeting that need."
by brookst 4y ago
That was a lot of words to say "end users wanted simpler computers and some companies got rich meeting that need."
- AlexandrB 4y agoThis is true, but the same argument could be made for "magic" crystals and homeopathy. People wanted an "easy" cure and some companies got rich meeting that need. Similar to homeopathy, to me the overly simplified and locked down computing experiences point to a regulatory failure - but admittedly the harms are much harder to pin down. At a minimum something like "right to repair" or a "right to open digital locks" on your own devices would be nice.
- boffinAudio 4y agoDo you really think we got the current pile of junk because consumers demanded it? I don't think so. OS Vendors simply forgot that they service end users, and instead decided to service their marketing overlords. End users put up with it, because what choice do they have?