Yes and no - Context and semantics are important they made background deals with retailers and software developers to push the MS Office software, which was illegal (hence the lawsuit and the fine) Microsoft on the other hand, intentionally put developers out of business because they wanted to dominate the "office software" environment in addition to the PC operating system environment. the counter argument would be that Apple allows everything and anything (as long as its legitimate), they just take a 30% cut. with that said though, Apple has developed the App Store rules to benefit them which was seen when Amazon circumvented the 30% cut by providing an external link to purchase content instead of through the app itself. it's not like Apple charges money to upgrade to iOS 6, so Apple depends on its developers to write apps and software for its platform. while Apple might cut into developers profits due to expanding features in iOS 6, Apple shoots themselves in the foot if they put a developer out of business since they just lost a 30% profit cut. They are not pushing a monopoly agenda against the developers themselves. heck it might even be the Government as they are on a tear with suing technology companies these days (including Apple).despite the fact that it's technology companies these days that are creating the most jobs.Īpple would most likely win a monopoly lawsuit even though they 1) restrict your downloads to the App Store only and 2) have decision authority over what apps get approved in the App Store Someone or some entity will eventually bring a monopoly suit against Apple, due to the App Store.
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