[gibolt]

I'd argue that Microsoft, Google and Apple have enabled massive growth in technology. New uses for OSs, new places for them to run, and ways to make starting far more accessible/collaborative.

Even if there is 2 step forwards, one step back, the overall benefit of options available due to the vast number of people contributing their creativity is only possible due to these companies.

[selfhoster11]

They enabled new users for computers, and killed desktop computing in the process. I don't think the trade off is with it.