[flower-giraffe]

I disagree, we don’t have opposing views.

I totally agree with you that the secure by default / sandboxes for application approach is useful for consumers and developers too.

My point is that when this is wrapped up with a closed software distribution platform (Windows Store / App Store) or with a Surveillance Capitalism business model that relies on monetisation of user data there is a problem for the consumer.

The PC accidentally contributed to breaking the control IBM had over the market.

Antitrust investigations into IBM and later Microsoft are also key to the freedom we’ve had. The worry is that we’ve forgotten how bad it was and we’re potentially headed for a cartel like control of our computers.