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Re:The limits of Google’s openness by baddox on Thursday August 15, 2013 @06:31PM (#6221018)
> - Do you want support for nvidia cards on Linux?

Yes, but if I install Linux expecting to have support for nvidia cards, it is my problem.

> - Do you want to connect to a windows share from Linux or OSX?

Yes, but if I install Linux or OS X expecting to connect to a Windows share, it is my problem.

> - Do you want to print to a windows share from Linux or OSX?

Yes, but if I install Linux or OS X expecting to print to a windows share, it is my problem.

There is no problem when you extrapolate this reasoning.

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Re:The limits of Google’s openness by wslh on Thursday August 15, 2013 @06:57PM (#6221122)
No, it's not only your problem.

If Google is a monopoly and this is probed in some court (EU/US) the issue will crystallize in another way.

Meanwhile, it can be analyzed in an ethical way and some people think that the problem extends beyond you.

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Re:The limits of Google’s openness by baddox on Thursday August 15, 2013 @07:05PM (#6221159)
No one said "only your problem" until you just then.
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Re:The limits of Google’s openness by wslh on Thursday August 15, 2013 @07:12PM (#6221187)
It doesn't make a big difference in this context.
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