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An OS without any apps is a barren asteroid. Cool for a few minutes but not a place to stay.

Apple is also benefiting from developers IP, as they enrich their value proposition.

Should Intel or AMD get a cut from any app (including Open Source) on Windows and Linux? Should MS get a cut of every app you run on Windows?

You buying the device compensates Apple IP. Commonly their marketing showcases heavily third party apps.



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