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by Cyph0n 666 days ago
But those are gaming and entertainment devices, not general-purpose computing devices that everyone relies on for day-to-day work and life.

A good way to think about it is this: if Windows was as closed down as iOS, and took a 30% cut on every application purchase, would regulators have intervened?

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What physical attributes make them not general purpose computers?
What physical attributes make a smart fridge not a general purpose computer? Or a car’s infotainment system? Or a Bluray disc player?