On Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:54:45 -0700, Darren New wrote:

> On 9/1/2011 10:02, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> Apple's approach to computing is different than everyone else's
> 
> Not really. Apple is a hardware company, not a software company. When
> you realize that it's OK for the app store and itunes and such to break
> even as long as it increases hardware sales, it makes more sense.
> They're not more draconian than the phone companies are.

It's about setting that expectation, though.  Apple tries to compete in 
the "general computing" arena, but they really are an appliance vendor.

Jim

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