[mkr-hn]

Apple is off in its own hardware and software ecosystem, so the potential for widespread harm is small. Microsoft has clout with the people who make the hardware most people use, so there's considerable potential for damage depending on how Microsoft's will is implemented.

[scholia]

Apple has plenty of potential for harm via its iPhone and iPad ranges, both of which are locked down.... However, neither has a monopoly maket share.

[sounds]

Exactly!

Why aren't people complaining about Samsung locking their phones? (both carrier locks and locking the root account)

Ok, maybe the best solution is to vote with your wallet. It worked for me :)