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> Today, it seems like Apple have convinced the market that 'closed' is OK ...

Yes, to the degree that Microsoft has decided to imitate the Apple model. It seems Microsoft has closed Windows 8 to third-part applications (except pre-existing ones operating in compatibility mode). All Windows 8 apps that depend on Windows 8 features can only be gotten from Microsoft directly, in an obvious imitation of the App store:

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/10/developers-windows-8/

What's worse, these cyber-birdcages seem wildly popular.