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To: Swordmaker

I think that the anti-trust people would have a lot to say to Microsoft if they did that...

So, how is that any different from what Apple does? As I understand it, Apple REFUSES to license its OS to run on any other platform than its own.

70 posted on 02/14/2009 11:37:42 AM PST by Fresh Wind (Hey, Obama! Where's my check?)

To: Fresh Wind

Apple doesn't control market share like MS does. However, they do get sued on a regular basis.

If Apple controlled 85% of the platform market, they'd probably be in anti-trust trouble for the Apple Stores.

That being said, Anti-Trust laws are very inconsistent in application.

77 posted on 02/14/2009 1:22:29 PM PST by Richard Kimball (We're all criminals. They just haven't figured out what some of us have done yet.)

To: Fresh Wind

So, how is that any different from what Apple does? As I understand it, Apple REFUSES to license its OS to run on any other platform than its own.

Apple has not been convicted for being a monopoly using anti-competitive practices against competitors.

Apple has the RIGHT to define how its copyrighted and patented intellectual property is used. That's protected in the Constitution.

78 posted on 02/14/2009 1:27:14 PM PST by Swordmaker (Remember, the proper pronunciation of IE is "AAAAIIIIIEEEEEEE!)

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