That doesn't require Apple to lock down the platform. All it requires is for them to offer a store of Apple reviewed apps. You can choose those apps, other people can choose apps from other stores.
You're basically saying you like Blockbuster video because there's no porn and they only have the "edited for the Airlines" versions of movies.
Great, but other people would like to use their device for whatever they want.
Yes, I know you'll say "so buy a device from someone else". I don't agree with that anymore than I think Ford should be able to make a car you're not allowed to drive anywhere Ford says your not. If Ford did that I don't think the answer should be, "if you want to drive other places buy a car from someone else". IMO the answer should be it's illegal for Ford to control my car to that level.
I'm hoping Apple loses the case against their monopoly on the App store (although given the details of the case I don't think this particular case will succeed so I'll have to wait for another)
You're basically saying you like Blockbuster video because there's no porn and they only have the "edited for the Airlines" versions of movies.
Great, but other people would like to use their device for whatever they want.
Yes, I know you'll say "so buy a device from someone else". I don't agree with that anymore than I think Ford should be able to make a car you're not allowed to drive anywhere Ford says your not. If Ford did that I don't think the answer should be, "if you want to drive other places buy a car from someone else". IMO the answer should be it's illegal for Ford to control my car to that level.
I'm hoping Apple loses the case against their monopoly on the App store (although given the details of the case I don't think this particular case will succeed so I'll have to wait for another)