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Like iOS. Why the shock headline?
by gouranga 14y ago
Like iOS. Why the shock headline?
- wkz 14y agoI would love to see an open bootloader for iDevices. However, I do think that there is a difference between Apple, a company who makes their own hardware and have chosen this strategy, and Microsoft, a company who tries to impose their strategy on others (device makers).
- keeperofdakeys 14y agoIn theory, the PC makers are the ones who can choose whether to apply Windows Certification to their devices. Of course, they are in a position where they have no real choice not to, and then we are getting into antitrust territory.
- ars 14y agoBecause the iOS policy is unethical (the machine belongs to the user, not apple), and now Microsoft is (attempting) to do it too. The only way to stop unethical behavior is to punish them. The Library of Congress already ruled that this behavior is unethical, now manufacturers need to be pressured.
- gouranga 14y agoFor reference as the parent of your comment, I agree 100% I do however see disparity with general opinion and what is right, which is slightly worrying, hence the original point.
- nathan_long 14y agoBecause it's unpleasant to see an unfortunate anomaly becoming a trend.