iPhone completely blocks free software. Developers must pay a tax to Apple, who becomes the sole authority over what can and can’t be on everyone’s phones.- iPhone endorses and supports Digital Restrictions Management (DRM) technology.
- iPhone exposes your whereabouts and provides ways for others to track you without your knowledge.
- iPhone won’t play patent- and DRM-free formats like Ogg Vorbis and Theora.
- iPhone is not the only option. There are better alternatives on the horizon that respect your freedom, don’t spy on you, play free media formats, and let you use free software — like the FreeRunner.
- Its way over priced for something that WILL break in your pocket (OK, I added the last one
Thanks Mike
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August 8, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Simon
That puts a lot of hype into perspective. Makes me feel better too;-)
August 10, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Peter Allen
I’m suprised that the FSF would stoop to use a Microsoft tactic of FEAR, UNCERTAINTY and DOUBT (FUD).
Most of their objections are factually wrong too.
FSF – Quixotic FAIL !
August 10, 2008 at 9:30 pm
leighblackall
Hey Peter, do you think you could provide a link to where it is wrong?
September 2, 2008 at 1:40 pm
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