Submitted 4 months ago by return2ozma@lemmy.world to technology@lemmy.world
I’ve been a user of Apple devices since I got my first MacBook in 2007. I now have an iPhone, iPad, a selection of Macs of various ages, and a couple of Apple TVs. As much as I’d like to switch to Linux, I don’t really see it happening because I like Apple’s hardware too much.
With all that in mind, I think the EU are doing sterling work. Shame my country voted to leave it…
What do you like so much about apple? I am genuinely curious as I always thought their products are always dumbed down too much to keep their branding clean, my only experience with apple has been with my mom’s iphone.
Speaking personally, I don’t think they’re dumbed down. They’re pretty straightforward to use, sure, but they do what I need them to.
In terms of the hardware; I have a 2011 MacBook Pro at home that’s still just about as solid as the day I bought it. The battery’s dead, but that’s to be expected for its age. I’m typing this on a 2014 Mac mini that’s running the latest macOS perfectly through OCLP. My main computer is a 15" M2 MacBook Air that is a genuinely impressive machine. If anything, Apple have kinda shot themselves in the foot, making devices that last far longer than their software support allows.
As much as I’d like to switch to Linux, I don’t really see it happening because I like Apple’s hardware too much
Asahi Linux is a thing… check it out when you’ve got some free time
I use this, it’s not yet perfect but it does what i need.
Go Europe! North America, get on them!
I think the US is more likely to invade the EU in defence of companies before enacting similar regulations
defence of companies
LMAO
“Let us defend our parasites who suck our blood, because they are ours!”
I quite believe this.
Was looking on /r/Apple last week and was shocked by the number of people who are apparently full on free market champions or Apple shareholders or both. That place has always had it’s fair share of them, but they seem to have been ramped up to the max now.
TimesUp, APPL
Norgur@fedia.io 4 months ago
It's always funny to see how inept and childish those companies seem when regulatory bodies don't just stop pursuing them after their first haphazard attempt to circumvent the rules.
NeoNachtwaechter@lemmy.world 4 months ago
I can’t help the impression that it is just part of the show. Like a fine-tuned act of strategic incompetence.
dustyData@lemmy.world 4 months ago
Never underestimate the accumulated idiocy of hundreds of people all focused to be inept on the exact same thing.
Prandom_returns@lemm.ee 4 months ago
I don’t think it’s incompetence, rather maximising profits at all costs.
anlumo@lemmy.world 4 months ago
That’s intentional. Apple knows they won’t win in the long run, so their strategy is to delay the change for as long as possible.
sneezycat@sopuli.xyz 4 months ago
You give them too much credit.