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0 pointsjhuni14y ago0 comments

You are a pretty big fool, believing Apple is to blame for pricing in the iTunes Store. The content providers set the prices, not Apple.

I didn't say Apple personally set the prices, I just stated that Apple's business model is dependent upon blockbuster hits. Google's business model, on the other hand, is dependent upon advertisements.

And how is Apple dominating my computer? I have no clue what you mean.

I am not sure of your particular case, however, Apple is a prominent user of DRM which they use to restrict and control millions of people's computers:

http://www.defectivebydesign.org/apple

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myspy14y ago

Now I see what you mean, but I wouldn't say your source is reliable. I can see where your opinion comes from, but you should consider more sources.

Most of those points are either incorrect or don't take into account what the goal of all companies on this planet is. Making money.

Ideology is good for yourself but won't feed you or buy you a house. A middle ground is the way to go.

And Apples middle ground is quality products with proprietary software. You can't control the quality of your products, when opening it up to the competition (Palm Pre).

As some said before Google does this too. You won't get their search engine code, nor will Apple give you iOS.

jhuniOP14y ago

Apple won't give me iOS, yet Google will give me more then enough of Android.

Google FTW. I rest my case.

kahawe14y ago

> Google will give me

Yet google will not give you any code to their actual core services.

> Google FTW. I rest my case.

Yea, this is what this whole "discussion" has been about... go figure, you were right from the beginning until now!!! Congratulations, you haven't learned a thing. You are either mentally 14 years old or just a troll. GTFO.

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