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Re:Your Computer Isn't Yours by forest_dweller on Friday November 13, 2020 @05:06AM (#25080812)
Why should you choose between freedom and convenience? They are not mutually exclusive.
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Re:Your Computer Isn't Yours by ernst_klim on Friday November 13, 2020 @09:31AM (#25082507)
Of course they are. You need to invest a lot in your platform to make it convenient, so you have to be able to monetize it well enough.
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Re:Your Computer Isn't Yours by forest_dweller on Friday November 13, 2020 @03:01PM (#25086743)
I am not talking about the software itself. I am talking about the ability to run whatever software you like. This means alternative OS or allowing someone to install another app store.

They could literally put in a button to let you install what you like. In fact they already did this in the past.

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Re:Your Computer Isn't Yours by zepto on Friday November 13, 2020 @09:48AM (#25082725)
I agree with forest dweller - they are not mutually exclusive.

There are many open source products that have had huge investments without monetization.

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Re:Your Computer Isn't Yours by ernst_klim on Friday November 13, 2020 @09:54AM (#25082810)
> There are many open source products that have had huge investments without monetization.

Like what?

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