(http://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/5-reasons-to-avoid-iphone-3g)
One more reason (for me): I refuse to buy a 'free' phone that charges
an arm and a leg via subscription charges (as Singtel plans for the 3G
iPhone).
Note: 'free' below means 'free speech', not 'free beer'. Apparently,
you cannot write a GPL'd application for the iPhone (rumour?).
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5 reasons to avoid iPhone 3G
Submitted by johns. on 2008-07-10 09:26 PM. Community
The 5 real reasons to avoid iPhone 3G:
* iPhone completely blocks free software. Developers must pay a
tax to Apple, who becomes the sole authority over what can and can't
be on everyone's phones.
* iPhone endorses and supports Digital Restrictions Management
(DRM) technology.
* iPhone exposes your whereabouts and provides ways for others to
track you without your knowledge.
* iPhone won't play patent- and DRM-free formats like Ogg Vorbis and Theora.
* iPhone is not the only option. There are better alternatives on
the horizon that respect your freedom, don't spy on you, play free
media formats, and let you use free software -- like the FreeRunner.
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