[Steltek]

Err, the premise is that Linux tech and effort is improving the appeal of Apple products, which hurts the more open, Linux-friendly competition. Look at the rest of this thread comparing MacBooks to other options. My point is that a MacBook without the free work by these hackers/tech would be a paperweight for development and the Linux-friendly options would get more business. Your retort of "take Linux tech away from Linux" doesn't make any sense.

Apple is entirely comfortable with using crypto to lock down its platforms when the competition is dead and users are left with no other choice.