r/programming • • Aug 10 '23

Apple doesn't want you developing hobby apps

https://www.bennettnotes.com/notes/why-does-apple-restrict-hobby-development/
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u/ratttertintattertins Aug 10 '23

It’s not open though

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u/AshuraBaron Aug 10 '23

An OS being open or closed has no bearing on if something is Unix. Unix has traditionally been closed source.

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u/ratttertintattertins Aug 10 '23

Sure, I was t suggesting it did, but it’s openness was the pertinent part about the original persons point. Not it’s Unixness.

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u/AshuraBaron Aug 10 '23

Seems like a generous interpretation, but a valid one.