> Apple's extreme of restricting the installation of anything outside of the App Store... is a step too far. This is the key for me right here. I think it's f

> Apple's extreme of restricting the installation of anything outside of the App Store... is a step too far. This is the key for me right here. I think it's fine to offer preferred services and distribution platforms on a piece of hardware. But actively preventing other software from running on that hardware is silly. The user really doesn't own the thing at that point. Contrast Apple's treatment of iPhones and iPads with Valve's position on the upcoming Steam Machine: >Yes, Steam Machine is optimized for gaming, but it's still your PC. Install your own apps, or even another operating system. Who are we to tell you how to use your computer?