Jailbreaking is ok by us

Here is an interesting article by Ars around the recent announcements around Jailbreaking. For years many people have "Jailbroken" their iPhone in order to install the apps they want, without the 'BigBrother' approving it, and to modify the phone the way you want.

Only recently has Apple agreed to give users the ability to change the wallpaper and multitask. This of course has been made available to anyone who has chosen to take the risk and to jailbreak their phone. But all the while, anyone who has jailbroken their phone risks their warranty and any support.

So why does Apple choose to take this stance when this ability is available on their laptop/notebook series? Well, I'm not entirely sure, considering that changing your wallpaper is harmless, and it is a sign of individualism.

But Apple is not alone in this, what you may not know is that the Android is built similar to the iPhone. Many of the concepts are still there and this is called 'rooting' or gaining root (super user) access to the phone.

It is a shame that these makers have taken this approach, I hope in the near future and especially anyone who takes a linux variant provides the user with the true power of linux. Long live freedom of choice.