[Cialug] distro for ibook

[L. V. Lammert]

On Tue, 8 Dec 2009, Tim Wilson wrote:

> On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 10:27 AM, L. V. Lammert <lvl at omnitec.net> wrote:
>
> I don't think it's fair to say that PC hardware is cheap just because it's
> open.
>
Why not? Ever heard of Supply & Demand? The more suppliers in a market,
the lower the costs.

> There are *a lot* of cheap PC components out there.  Anyone that has
> had a Deer power supply can attest to that.  It makes sense that a computer
> company such as Apple has complete control over the hardware.  But of
> course, you'll have to pay a premium for that.  PC makers such as Dell and
> Gateway just slap in cards from the latest companies to have won the bid.
>
Still the difference between open and closed markets. With an open market,
any competitor can build product - it's up to the user to determine the
quality.

If you want to pay Apple for that 'service', that's your choice.

	Lee

PS - Why is it a problem purchasing a MAC to develop for iPhone? YOU
bought into the Apple market, .. that was your choice - you had the
freedom to choose, but don't COMPLAIN to us about YOUR choice <g>!
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