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by mcwhy 1770 days ago
Same reason Android, iOS and OSX require it: vertical control over the platform.
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roschdal 1770 days ago
Why is this in the interest of users?
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philipswood 1770 days ago
It isn't (*much).

How is locking your coffee pod machine to only use your brand pods, or annoying a printer user to only buy your "genuine" cartridges to her advantage?

(*) There is a mild degree of quality control at play, but honestly not much.

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