[tracker1]

Capitalism + IP Protectionist policy would be more apt a description. But this isn't any more or less capitalism than say Capitalism + Social welfare programs are Marxism or Socialism.

Personally, I'm hoping that some states grow a pair and actually pass meaningful right to repair legislation, then a lot of things will tumble. There are plenty of Libertarian and Capitalist supporters who do not like the corporatist status quo. That doesn't mean that Capitalism itself is the issue.

If it weren't for IP protections, there would be more interoperability most likely, or better service/support. Sharing communication breaks, and offering run-alike chip and interface replacements would be less of an issue. Not to mention, it's Corporatist IP protections that keep out competitive upstarts.

Also, Apple happens to make most of their devices in a Communist country, so how does that stand?