Thread: Simple stuff iphone should do and N900 does
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wmarone is offline wmarone
2010-06-17 , 22:23
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#178
The core issues with jailbreaking tend to be these:
- You must do it at all if your needs lie outside Apple's purview
- You must wait for a new jailbreak when an update is released, or you'll be locked down until it is available
- Apple has argued to the Library of Congress that jailbreaking is a violation of the DMCA, and was not deserving of an exemption for purposes of "compatibility"

Originally Posted by nosa101 View Post
If you dislike, Apple's way of doing things then don't use the device. The rules are there and they are not changing anytime soon. You, as a consumer, have the right to choose.
I don't believe that's up for argument. The problem arises when their model is seen by competitors (Microsoft, Samsung) as The Way To Do It Right leaving us with Windows Phone 7 not allowing any side-loads, and charging $20 to post free applications. It's about pushing back against a business model that is very much anti-freedom and seems to be spreading.

If your band puts the music in the itunes store and offers it for free then maybe you could reach out to Apple users.
Non-sequitor, Apple doesn't restrict you to music from iTunes.

It is better to be safe than sorry. the iPhone =/= 6230. At the moment, there is no way to prevent sharing of music illegally.
Well, no. Crippling capability of the fear that someone might share music *gasp* proves that you're firmly in the pockets of the media industry, instead of delivering functionality to your customers.

Never mind the faulty thinking that "if something could be used for an illegal purpose, it should be banned/disabled."
 

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