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0 pointsnexuist4y ago0 comments

Is that fair? Why can't you develop software for the hardware you purchased? How is that different from the argument against Apple's App Store?

> Those aren't general-purpose devices

So if Apple sold an "iPad Gaming Edition" then none of this would matter?

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sudosysgen4y ago

If they sold an iPad that was only made for playing games and that was sold at a large loss, it would be a different conversation, even though I think that consoles should be opened up.

scarface744y ago

Epic tried to use the same argument in front of a desk judge with a real law degree. She disagreed.

sudosysgen4y ago

I'm not making a legal argument. I'm making an "ought" argument. We're talking about legislation, not legal interpretation.

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0 pointsnexuist4y ago0 comments

Is that fair? Why can't you develop software for the hardware you purchased? How is that different from the argument against Apple's App Store?

> Those aren't general-purpose devices

So if Apple sold an "iPad Gaming Edition" then none of this would matter?

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sudosysgen4y ago

If they sold an iPad that was only made for playing games and that was sold at a large loss, it would be a different conversation, even though I think that consoles should be opened up.

scarface744y ago

Epic tried to use the same argument in front of a desk judge with a real law degree. She disagreed.

sudosysgen4y ago

I'm not making a legal argument. I'm making an "ought" argument. We're talking about legislation, not legal interpretation.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse