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> permits them ethically to continue buying Apple stuff you need to be more specific about what your ethical objection is. I avoid the iOS ecosystem because I
by zmmmmm 3y ago
> permits them ethically to continue buying Apple stuff
you need to be more specific about what your ethical objection is.
I avoid the iOS ecosystem because I see it as a monopolistic lockin that restricts fundamental freedoms. It is hostile to its user's interests by taking those freedoms and achieves it by exploiting their lack of technical understanding of what they are giving up.
But is that your ethical problem?
- scarface_74 3y agoYes because if only people knew what they were giving up by using closed sourced mobile devices they would all be using PinePhones. Are you also upset that you can’t run Linux on the Apple Watch?
- zmmmmm 3y ago> if only people knew what they were giving up by using closed sourced mobile devices they would all be using PinePhones not what I'm saying. It's not about closed vs open source but closed vs open platforms. I think if people understood the real level of control Apple actually has over their lives by completely controlling every bit of software their phone is allowed to execute .... at least some of them would probably look to at least keep their options open. Of course, as long as Apple behaves benevolently, nobody will really notice this. But being a corporation controlled by money and shareholders, even if staying benevolent is a promise Apple wants to make it actually isn't one they can guarantee to keep.
- scarface_74 3y agoSo which software do most people want that they aren’t getting and why can’t Google communicate it’s “openness” as a competitive advantage?
- KyeRussell 3y ago[dead]