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		lwhi on March 6, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The Android Developers Union I don't think we're going to be able to agree - but I think you're comparing Apples with Oranges. Steam sell IP through digital channels .. Apple/Google sell IP digitally. Console manufacturers (historically) sell IP on physical media. Both involve markedly different business models - a comparison is ridiculous.

shaggyfrog on March 6, 2011 [–]

Steam sells software for PCs. Apple/Google sell software for console-like devices. Console manufacturers sell software for console-like devices. Both involve markedly different business models - a comparison is ridiculous.

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