Apple produces the whole widget. So, in a sense they evade the monopoly laws. Plus, with their whole 5% worldwide share I don't think they qualify yet for monopoly. Unless, they get hit for being the largest distro of *nix on the market now.
While M$ is an OS that most likely has big plans, all based on X-Box. You gonna tell me they can take on Nintendo and Sony. Nope, they're preparing for the verdict. Apple too is play wait and see. XBox is a foot in the door to Copy either Apple or Sony. I'm not sure which though.
I have no problem with Gates except for the fact that his OS is what is causing lot's of trouble on the net recently. Yes, I'm sure any other type of system would eventually be targetted but sooo many folks buy a machine and just use it. No maintaince or system upgrades. Like in other threads it was pointed out in the percentage of browser thread and over in the spammer thread. The OS maker should be more aware of it's users, and then try to lock down as much as possible. I'm not saying the OS manufacturer should be ALL responsible but they should be accounted for as much as possibly for machines going OUT the door.
hmmm ... like recall postcards you get for your car.
At one time big blue was the bully, now it's m$, who's next?
Anti-trust laws have been used in how many major cases? I don't know, except for Standard Oil, AT&T and now M$. Trust me, market collusion sucks. I pay $30 for 10kgs of rice. If I were in the States I'd pay $10. So, I'm for anti-trust laws used intelligently.
my 2 cents
openoffice + gimp + sketch ...
While M$ is an OS that most likely has big plans, all based on X-Box. You gonna tell me they can take on Nintendo and Sony. Nope, they're preparing for the verdict. Apple too is play wait and see. XBox is a foot in the door to Copy either Apple or Sony. I'm not sure which though.
I have no problem with Gates except for the fact that his OS is what is causing lot's of trouble on the net recently. Yes, I'm sure any other type of system would eventually be targetted but sooo many folks buy a machine and just use it. No maintaince or system upgrades. Like in other threads it was pointed out in the percentage of browser thread and over in the spammer thread. The OS maker should be more aware of it's users, and then try to lock down as much as possible. I'm not saying the OS manufacturer should be ALL responsible but they should be accounted for as much as possibly for machines going OUT the door.
hmmm ... like recall postcards you get for your car.
At one time big blue was the bully, now it's m$, who's next?
Anti-trust laws have been used in how many major cases? I don't know, except for Standard Oil, AT&T and now M$. Trust me, market collusion sucks. I pay $30 for 10kgs of rice. If I were in the States I'd pay $10. So, I'm for anti-trust laws used intelligently.
my 2 cents
openoffice + gimp + sketch ...
