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RE: Apple vs. Google - Closed Versus Open Systems - Book Club #19: "Steve Jobs"

in #reading7 years ago

The truth is people tend to bundled closed systems especially if they have cash to pay for it.
Hacker-minded open systems end up being too wacky and need time and efforts to get ready for use. They are for small cohort of high skill professionals and for low-end users who don't have money to buy shiny closed-minded product.

Examples from my experience.
Databases I can use Postgres (conventional RDBMS) and ClickHouse for BigData but once used Oracle and Teradata or Hana you will dream of them till retirement.

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Excellent points! There are definitely problems for an average consumer trying to navigate a complex open system which leaves them with the more expensive option of buying a closed system product that is easier to use and is more convenient.

Good observation!