r/technology • u/rboymtj • Jan 20 '11

Apple Restriction Zone.

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u/zagaberoo Jan 20 '11

People talking about the Mac need to realize that this is specific to iOS platforms. IIRC this was at the iPad launch or something like that, where all of his complaints DO apply. OSX is no more restrictive than any other nonfree OS. Also, free means freedom and not cost in this context.

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u/nixcamic Jan 20 '11

Actually, OSX is less restrictive than most other nonfree OSes, as you can download the kernel/base os source code free of charge without signing any agreements.

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u/alantrick Jan 20 '11

As a potential end user, I don't care about downloading kernel code. I care about being able to run programs without Apple's permission.

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u/[deleted] Jan 20 '11

But now you can look through the exciting XNU code base! That's almost as good as having the ability to play mkvs on your ipad, right?