Computing isn't a hobby anymore. Everything changes when big money is on the table. Back then the virus said "your PC is now stoned" and everyone just laughed. Now if your computer isn't totally locked down it's root level malware produced by professional career criminals that steals your financial data and conscripts your computer into a botnet to extort money from web sites.
I share these concerns but coming up with a way to be both open and secure is deeply hard. Companies like Apple have decided to just punt on the problem, especially in the mobile space. Not only does it save money on R&D while delivering a product that isn't instantly malware ridden, but it also gives them App Store revenue.
My point though is that its not just them ramming these models down our throats. Other factors are in play helping to seal the deal.
I share these concerns but coming up with a way to be both open and secure is deeply hard. Companies like Apple have decided to just punt on the problem, especially in the mobile space. Not only does it save money on R&D while delivering a product that isn't instantly malware ridden, but it also gives them App Store revenue.
My point though is that its not just them ramming these models down our throats. Other factors are in play helping to seal the deal.