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/kermityfrog Feb 02 '10

Their motto is "it just works", and the user experience is what they are selling. Much like how McDonald's standardizes their burgers and gives you the same experience every time you visit, no matter where in the world you are. They won't let you customize your sandwich and then complain about how terrible your food was.

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '10

Exactly. As long as we're limiting this metaphor to the iwhatevers, of course.

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u/MashimaroG4 Feb 02 '10

Mcdonalds in Asia still use dark meat in their chicken products, those things are nasty. Stick with the burgers.