Re: [Sheflug] Jobs on Flash

[Simon Brown <simon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:43:34 +0100,
Ezra Morris <epcmorris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> http://www.apple.com/hotnews/thoughts-on-flash/
> 
> Interesting read on the lack of openness of Flash from Steve Jobs.
> Seems a bit hypocritical though, saying that app development and the
> AppStore itself are proprietory.
Steve admits that points 1-5 on his list don't really matter. All that
matters is point six, control. 

He's not just talking about Flash, he's talking about Java, ruby,
Python and any other language not on the approved list. His platform
is a powerful one. As long as he has the users he will remain ring
master of the circus. A postion he obviously does not want to relinquish.

The interesting thing is if Meego, windows or Android start to carve
up his user base. Objective C isn't a popular language, he has a fine
line to dance upon.

Simon




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