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Originally Posted by eGeezer
I believe only the iPad(/iPod/iPhone) fits the description of "slaved to a PC", except most folk differentiate between "PC" and "Mac". I am, of course, referring to syncing (therefore slaved) to a specific computer with a specific iTunes, so the iPad/iTouch/iPhone is truly only slaved to a specific iTunes which resides on a specific PC/Mac.
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The original PC vs MAC difference was an open hw platform running intel (and variant) chips vs a close proprietary HW platform running motorola chips. Now of course Macs are Intel platform machines running slightly proprietary HW (not dissimilar to Compac PCs in the early 90s.). I think PC has become the superset term for desktop and laptop computers (regardless of the PC and Mac series of ads).
Either way for me I run mostly Linux and BSD OS variants which puts me somewhat outside the norm.
It is an important feature that my Nook connects to my various linux computers seamlessly since it just shows up as a USB drive. Sony's Reader Library 3.0 SW only runs on OS X (10.4.11+) and Windows (XP +). That limits my usage as a MS free household (and only miles away from MS headquarters).
I assumed the person posting was referring to the SW due to being a sony ereader user. I can see what you mean about potentially meaning the USB vs wireless connection though. Of course I also agree with you regarding how ITunes users are the ones locked down the most.