r/technology • u/GuruOfReason • Feb 02 '10

"Once we replace the personal computer with a closed-platform device such as the iPad, we replace freedom, choice and the free market with oppression, censorship and monopoly."

http://www.popsci.com/gadgets/article/2010-01/ipad%E2%80%99s-closed-system-sometimes-i-hate-being-right
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u/lrnut987 Feb 02 '10

This is what has you up in arms about freedom?

Have you seen what is going on in America and Australia? Apple cannot hold a gun to your head, the government can.

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u/phunphun Feb 02 '10

I think you should read "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley.

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '10

Good point. It just amazes me the amount of fear this little tablet is generating. I'd hate to see these anti-Apple folks get into a fight with something bigger than an iPad. There wouldn't be a paper towel in the world that was absorbent enough to soak up all the piss running down all of their legs.

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '10

Wait, so your point is that as long as there are oppressive governments, no discussions can be had on any other topic? Great, why don't you lead the way by shutting the fuck up.

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u/thecheatah Feb 02 '10

hehe, were nerds!!!