[OT] EULA and legality

[Warren Samples]

On 09/09/2012 12:45 PM, Richmond wrote:
>> I'm sure there are many factors involved, but I think one of the
>> primary reasons Apple doesn't want the OS used on other hardware is to
>> avoid the mess that Microsoft got themselves into by licensing to any
>> PC distributor. By retaining control of both software and hardware, it
>> "just works" -- at least, most of the time.
>>
>
> Funny how Linux distros don't seem to get in "the mess" regardless.


Richmond, you must be aware that there are all kinds of hardware 
compatibility issues one has to consider when contemplating putting 
Linux on any computer. It is also true that some of these issues have 
resulted in hostility directed at hardware vendors who aren't seen as 
friendly enough to the open-source community.

Warren