Isoprenoid

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[–] Isoprenoid@programming.dev 9 points 9 months ago

Once again the day is saved by piracy.🏴‍☠️

[–] Isoprenoid@programming.dev 8 points 9 months ago

it would also cost a fortune.

That's the point. Follow the money.

[–] Isoprenoid@programming.dev 16 points 10 months ago

Me in this thread:

[–] Isoprenoid@programming.dev 4 points 10 months ago (2 children)

To be fair, USB-C didn’t exist when Lightning was introduced

Hmm, I wonder why that was?

Lightning is a proprietary computer bus and power connector, created and designed by Apple Inc. It was introduced on September 12, 2012

Design for the USB-C connector was initially developed in 2012 by Apple Inc. and Intel.

So Apple helped develop USB-C but failed to integrate it into their products for a decade. Now, why would they do that?

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightning_(connector)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB-C

[–] Isoprenoid@programming.dev 33 points 10 months ago (15 children)

if a firm achieves monopoly through predatory or exclusionary acts, then it leads to anti-trust concern

Hey, ChatGPT ...?

Closed Ecosystem: Apple is known for its closed ecosystem, which can limit users' choices. For instance, iOS users can only download apps from the App Store, and Apple tightly controls the app approval process.

Proprietary Connectors: Apple often uses proprietary connectors and cables, such as the Lightning port, which can be inconvenient for users who want more universal standards like USB-C.

Repairability Issues: Apple products are often criticized for being difficult to repair. For example, the company discourages third-party repairs and designs its products with components that are challenging to replace.

[–] Isoprenoid@programming.dev 82 points 10 months ago (1 children)
[–] Isoprenoid@programming.dev 2 points 10 months ago

They make it too easy.

[–] Isoprenoid@programming.dev 21 points 10 months ago (5 children)

Apple normally isn’t this blatantly shitty.

(¬_¬ ) Dude, you been living under a rock?

[–] Isoprenoid@programming.dev 6 points 10 months ago

Anyone: "If I was in charge, I would change the world for the better."

Narrator: "Except they were wrong."

[–] Isoprenoid@programming.dev 8 points 10 months ago

Will Fediverse admins moderate for child safety better than corporate social platforms?

Sure, you just turn features off.

Will teenagers want to stay on tightly-moderated servers?

Maybe not, but at least we could sleep at night. Meta, on the other hand, sleeps at night on a big pile of money.

[–] Isoprenoid@programming.dev 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Tesla stock

The price ain't right.

Your argument assumes that the price of the stock is fundamental, rather than partly speculative. I don't think that's a fair valuation of Tesla stock due to the ability of Musk to drum up speculation value.

[–] Isoprenoid@programming.dev 27 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I imagine after a decade the phone will be useless.

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