Apple’s M1 silicon is all about platform control

Re:Apple’s M1 silicon is all about platform control by cinbun8 on Monday November 23, 2020 @07:03AM (#25185823)

I don't understand why exerting better control over hardware + software would mean we are being duped. A more cohesive experience provided by Apple can only be a win for them and their customers.

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Re:Apple’s M1 silicon is all about platform control by dandellion on Monday November 23, 2020 @07:29AM (#25186034)

As long as your interests align with Apple's, yes. But if they stop being aligned you basically have no control. So it's a double edged sword, it basically comes down to personal choice.

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Re:Apple’s M1 silicon is all about platform control by socialdemocrat on Monday November 23, 2020 @08:02AM (#25186313)

As long as there is an escape hatch which macOS has. The key problem IMHO with iOS is not the AppStore but the lack of an escape hatch.

Running something from outside the AppStore should be an option. It could be a switch or toggle you could turn on with a warning.

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Re:Apple’s M1 silicon is all about platform control by throwaway129013 on Monday November 23, 2020 @10:35AM (#25187800)

> I don't understand why exerting better control over hardware + software would mean we are being duped

So much for "Hacker" news.

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Re:Apple’s M1 silicon is all about platform control by Tepix on Monday November 23, 2020 @07:53AM (#25186227)

One example is the right to repair that Apple is fighting.

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