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The vocal minority of tech enthusiasts who want a more open computing platform are the same people who can make great use of the alternatives. And the EU isn't
by macintux 2y ago
The vocal minority of tech enthusiasts who want a more open computing platform are the same people who can make great use of the alternatives.
And the EU isn't "requesting" things, nor are they definitively "improvements". Apple has worked very hard to create a safe platform, a safe ecosystem, and the EU is demanding that they weaken some of those defense mechanisms.
I personally feel Apple has struck a reasonable balance, and I value the benefits.
- wiseowise 2y ago> The vocal minority of tech enthusiasts who want a more open computing platform are the same people who can make great use of the alternatives. Or like any other consumer they can do a feature request. > And the EU isn't "requesting" things, nor are they definitively "improvements". Apple has worked very hard to create a safe platform, a safe ecosystem, and the EU is demanding that they weaken some of those defense mechanisms. I’ll assume you’re talking about alternative app stores for EU, so how exactly having an alternative store going to weaken defense mechanisms for those who stay within walled garden?