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Apple tells EU it has five different App Stores, not just one (9to5mac.com)

submitted 6 months ago by neme@lemm.ee to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] TimeSquirrel@kbin.social 89 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

Mac already lets you install apps directly from developers

I just find this language interesting. How a computer now "lets" you install non-walled garden software, as if that hasn't been the default behavior for personal computers for over 40 years since the beginning.

[–] cjf@feddit.uk 27 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I get what you’re saying and I hate that I had to write it like that. Was saying it to point out that Mac’s just aren’t as locked down as other Apple devices so won’t be subject to the EU ruling anyway.

The entire argument is stupid anyway.

[–] ABCDE@lemmy.world 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

They do limit you without a certain (hidden) key press if the developer isn't on a trusted list.

[–] Flaky@iusearchlinux.fyi 6 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

AFAIK it uses certificates for that, kinda like a more aggressive form of Windows' User Account Control.

[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

But I thought that the whole thing about the mac was that it wasn't a personal computer (pc)?

[–] otp@sh.itjust.works 7 points 5 months ago (1 children)

What, does it still belong to Apple after you buy it? Lol

[–] Auzymundius@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I think he might be referencing those "I'm a Mac. And I'm a PC" commercials

[–] otp@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 months ago

Which were stupid for their phrasing, but marketing genius, lol

Some people literally believe that a Mac cannot be called a PC.