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To: Cogito who wrote (113562)6/8/2011 12:29:00 AM
From: Doren2 Recommendations  Read Replies (1) of 213177
 
It's not like the overhead on boxed DVDs is very high.

I mean the economies of scale on Apple software are such that a boxed system probably costs them $2 max including distribution. Certainly not more than $4 tops.

I think this is more like control. Michal has a bootleg Mac right now. He won't for long. I'm surprised there haven't been more complaints about this. I don't like it. What if you don't have an internet connection? It's going to play hell with Mac users in remote locations:

Sailors
Alaskans and others who live in remote areas
Travelers in general
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