You mean like Windows, Or Office?
Sorry mate my response was directed towards someone who mentioned Rearden Metal. The whole premise was how the leeches of society deemed that Hank Rearden (who invented through massive investment of R&D) shouldn’t have the sole capability to use the metal. They (Government and leeches) then forced him to give the patent to other companies so they could compete.
Nothing aggravates me greater. A company should have sole ownership of any creation they invent, and only if they CHOOSE should that be allowed to be created by another. In this case Apple is doing something I consider brilliant and very forward looking. It’s not free, it’s cost them a load of money... but it will pay dividends... I’m sure of that.
Cheers,