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[-] MudMan@fedia.io 9 points 8 months ago

I mean, you're both right.

Yes, the use of OSS by Google doesn't exempt them from antitrust laws.

But also yes, it does give them a defense that Apple just doesn't have. Not solely because of the OS portions, but also because it tends to guarantee some nominal competition. See above my point about Samsung's alternatives.

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