so a bunch of brain washed nubs then?doesn't make sense.. anyone with some sense will agree that this actually kills innovation
It creates legal problems that are usually worked out. It doesn't kill innovation. What innovation has it killed or even affected more than a tiny bit?
Anyway, I've already explained why this really isn't a big deal, it's being amplified by the Android fansites. I don't think it's much of a coincidence that the people who didn't like Apple to begin with just hate them even more now, people with no big interest in technology are oblivious to it or don't care, and I personally don't care either as I know it doesn't affect anything. I can't be bothered to hate or aggressively judge a company over something so relatively trivial... why would I? It just seems an entirely pointless waste of energy and effort.
If you don't like Apple, stop worrying about them. I have no real issue with them and think they make some nice gear (though less so at the moment), if you think it's naff, then it doesn't matter, it's not like the Android phone manufacturers are struggling to release phones or software updates, is it? It's made sod all difference.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it's a good thing - in any market - but it happens, and it will keep happening. The car market isn't really comparable as it's far more diverse than a handful of phones, and the patent system won't be the same either.
The ultimate thing to blame is the system itself. If you ran a company and had the chance to try and affect major competitors, you'd probably end up doing the same thing. Google and co have probably tried as well, but failed as Apple seem to be more on the ball with patents.
Taking credit for other people's innovations is a pretty lame thing to do, whether you're a multinational corporation or just an average Joe. I know I shouldn't expect a company like Apple to act with morals but hey, I'm an idealist!
