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@pluralistic As someone who moderated "OS Battlefront" forums on Ars Technica 23 years ago I can confidently say there have always been cultists on both the Apple and non-Apple side (be it Microsoft, Linux, Android, whatever...) since the advent of the PC (happy 40th, Mac)

The most important thing when it comes to technology is if it works for you. Many people use Android because it works for them. Many people use Apple as well for the same reason.

As an Apple user, I am glad the EU has forced Apple into loosening its grip a tiny bit. I am also glad that Apple has always, since its inception, prioritized a strong link between its hardware and software as a way to maintain a very high standard of 3rd party software. It has some serious drawbacks the EU has now attempted to deal with, but I also believe it has indisputably worked and in the end both these facts will make the experience better for Apple users from here on.