> Most platforms would offer the core libraries and services for free as an incentive Right, as an incentive. That's exactly right. Makers of other platforms c

> Most platforms would offer the core libraries and services for free as an incentive Right, as an incentive. That's exactly right. Makers of other platforms chose a particular funding model to suit their commercial strategic environment, not because they were obligated to. Why should Apple be obligated to follow other (or even their own) prior business models? > This is how it used to be It really isn't. In fact this expectation of free full-featured developer tools for mainstream platforms is relatively new. https://www.itprotoday.com/windows-78/microsoft-sets-pricing-visual-studio-97 https://www.itprotoday.com/windows-78/microsoft-sets-pricing... > Take the games industry Sure. Remind me where I can download the free developer kit for the PlayStation 5? Remind me who I need to pay in order to distribute a PlayStation game?