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The important thing is not the lock-in, and probably not even the pre-screening of applications. The important thing is the streamlining of getting software an
by jcl 17y ago
The important thing is not the lock-in, and probably not even the pre-screening of applications. The important thing is the streamlining of getting software and updates to the user.
If centralized software distribution scares you, be afraid of Ubuntu.
- xel02 17y agoWith the iPhone there is one software repository. With Ubuntu (and most major distributions) you can roll your own repository (or someone selling software can). Centralized software distribution is awesome, the issue with the iPhone model is that you have to be anointed.
- dejb 17y agoAll losses of freedom are important. Ubuntu doesn't force you to use them for software distribution or updates. Of course Apple could do the same without any loss of experience for those who wanted to stay within their cage. The only possible 'benefit' in enforcing these restrictions is the prevention of pirating of software. But DRM hasn't worked for music and there isn't much reason to think it will work for software either.