http://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/5-reasons-to-avoid-iphone-3g
now honestly guys – a lot of what you do is amazing, but this is such a lame list
The 5 real reasons to avoid iPhone 3G:
- 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.
(making a profit is bad for business?)
- iPhone endorses and supports Digital Restrictions Management (DRM) technology.
(uh, ok. Or, it wants things to work properly. I would to if I had created something this nice)
- iPhone exposes your whereabouts and provides ways for others to track you without your knowledge.
(hello, it’s Big Brother. They’re looking for you. Run!)
- iPhone won’t play patent- and DRM-free formats like Ogg Vorbis and Theora.
(newsflash – Ogg Vorbis is bloat. newsflash 2 – MP3 files are the standard now – stop complaining)
- 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.
(seriously? It’s like comparing an Audi to a Yugo.)
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