Apple's operating systems mistreat or harm the user

Re:Apple's operating systems mistreat or harm the user by Wowfunhappy on Tuesday August 20, 2019 @11:53AM (#20748366)

> Unfortunately, most non-techie users like having their freedom taken away in exchange for [security, ease of use, etc.].

Are you implying that people buy iPhones because Apple stops them from sideloading apps? Because I don't think that's true at all.

A more accurate statement might be: Most non-techie users don't mind having their freedom taken away. If Apple allowed sideloading tomorrow a la Android, nothing would change for the 95%+ portion of iPhone users who prefer the App Store.

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Re:Apple's operating systems mistreat or harm the user by mantas on Tuesday August 20, 2019 @12:15PM (#20748661)

> Are you implying that people buy iPhones because Apple stops them from sideloading apps? Because I don't think that's true at all.

I'm glad that this attack vector is not realistic for my iPhone. I'm also glad that my relatives won't accidentally(?) install a sideloaded malware too. That's why I kinda like app signature checks in MacOS too.

I don't want to deal with calls asking me to help with their computer. When 1 hour in they remember they clicked on something in a suspicious website.

I guess they kinda like their computers and phones working without interferences for years too. Makes family events better too :)

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