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RE: Apple vs. Google - Closed Versus Open Systems - Book Club #19: "Steve Jobs"
I think there is room and a necessity to have both.
As someone who runs a business supporting technology for my business clients, closed is the way to go. You get what you pay for in business and paying a premium for superior hardware, and a potentially less functional but more stable user experience is how we approach it.
That said, there is something incredible about the open source platforms and the way they bring down the cost of hardware/software to make it more inclusive. More importantly, the innovation possible with more hands and brains of open source really leads to advancement and brings with it the risks of progress.
So, the answer is YES!
I 100% Agree - there is absolutely room and necessity for both closed and open systems.
When it comes to real estate, I also provide my clients (homebuyers) with a closed system - they can give some input for changes, but ultimately, it comes down to me to integrate all these changes and ensure that the design, appliances, fixtures, etc. work with the house in the end.
The average person loves to have an easy-to-use "plug and play" type of system - and this is what typically stems out of a closed system.
Absolutely, there are a great deal of benefits from open systems as well and that's why I think there is so much room for them in our society. Innovation is definitely faster when we have more minds openly working on a platform (just look to the Steem blockchain for a fantastic example!) Thanks for sharing your thoughts @zekepickleman!
Yah you gottit. Good conversations and knowledge sharing on your daily posts so I am happy to be here.
Thanks, I am happy as well - always a fun/informative time here!