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Originally Posted by SaltyDawg
Even if you include Windows computers, if you include smartphones and MP3 players (that are capable of running apps) then Apple is still either right up there with MS or maybe even ahead. And since both of those devices do a lot of the same things as computers, it would be fair to include them.
I don't know if you could say Apple has a monopoly (when you include smartphones and MP3 players that can run apps), but when it comes to putting together hardware Apple is the far and away market leader. Not only that, but they are going out of their way to put the little guys (like Psystar) out of business, and stifle innovation by the companies that have grown into legitimate threats to them (like HTC).
I think Apple is clearly out of control and it's time the feds gave them a reality check. What's good for the goose is good for the gander. Microsoft was not allowed to say how companies installed their software, so Apple most definitely should not be allowed to either.
Is there any way to find out when these things will finally make it to a court room? I wonder how long that Psystar case has been going on, and when we might see a resolution, one way or the other.
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Actually, the broader the market, the less market power Apple has. So the most narrow market, Mac-OS compatible computers, would result in the strongest market for Apple -- and the more likely predation would trigger anti-trust liability.
Anyhow, yeah, they are being bullies. The easiest way would be to just watch the news go by. I'm sure there will be lots of news about it ... lol!