Article at Gizmodo.com.
Once again, another frivolous attempt by fascist Apple trying to keep people doing what they want to do with their phones. Essentially it's EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation) vs. Apple, Inc.
Apple's argument:
"Apple is opposed to the proposed Class #1 exemption because it will destroy the
technological protection of Apple’s key copyrighted computer programs in the iPhone™ device itself and of copyrighted content owned by Apple that plays on the iPhone, resulting in copyright infringement, potential damage to the device and other potential harmful physical effects,adverse effects on the functioning of the device, and breach of contract."
Rusty responds,
"Waaaaaaaaaa."
EFF's actual request:
"Exemption for 'jailbreaking'...Hundreds of thousands of iPhone owners have "jailbroken" their iPhones in order to use applications obtained from sources other than Apple's own iTunes "App Store." Also, "renewal of an exemption previously granted for unlocking cell phones."
Rusty responds,
"Naturally."
When will Apple learn, that to grow in market share, the larger consumer base does not want to be forced to only one product. Free markets function on competition and the people will always fight for the opportunity of choice, not control. One only need to translate the core of the argument into the automobile industry to realize its absurdity.
Imagine Honda telling you that installing a supercharger, or new headers can damage your vehicle. What if they say that you can only get your car serviced at a Honda facility and to do so anywhere else would be illegal? What would happen if only Honda approved parts were available?
I'm sorry, but it is my phone. I bought it with cash I earned and just because it has a half-eaten 2 dimensional apple on it does not make it yours.
LEAVE ME ALONE APPLE!
As a side note, this makes me want to jailbreak my phone again just to spite them.
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