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The App Store is broken because it wasn't designed to work

David Heinemeier Hansson · 9 Apr 2021

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Over-investing in wind and solar may leave you with an expensive, unreliable, dirty grid without sovereignty

Their wordsApple presents the App Store as a highly curated, secure mall of apps which have been thoroughly vetted, and that you can safely install without any due diligence. But it's not and you shouldn't.

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  1. Our reading

    Over-investing in wind and solar may leave you with an expensive, unreliable, dirty grid without sovereignty

    Their wordsApple presents the App Store as a highly curated, secure mall of apps which have been thoroughly vetted, and that you can safely install without any due diligence. But it's not and you shouldn't.

  2. Our reading

    Security on the internet is based on system-level protective techniques

    Their wordssecurity on the internet is instead based on hardened browsers, isolated processes, restricted device access, and other system-level protective techniques

  3. Our reading

    Apple should treat all app makers the same regardless of business model

    Their wordsApple must accept their unique and critical position as the dominant maker of pocket computers in the US. Treat that role with the respect of a common carrier. Embrace net neutrality principles and treat all app makers the same regardless of business model or competitive standing with Apple's own offerings

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