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    [–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    I get the general point. Apple apps are more often paid and at a higher price generally. But Mac OS has been free forever. And when they did charge it was waaaaay cheaper than Windows

    [–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

    Which Apple apps are paid for? Their entire productivity suite is free, Office 365 is a hefty enough price. You get a free photo editing app, free video editing app and free music production app on every device. Of course there’s a couple of Pro apps for music and video but they are literally for pro users and generally the investment is worth what you can do with them.

    [–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

    That's true, and I believe it was to lure people from using Windows computer / make the switch. I almost forgot that they charged it at some point though, it brings back memories!

    [–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

    Paying for upgrades was popularised by apps on Apple devices. I remember a time when upgrades were free for life.