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Originally Posted by Steve Jordan
Acceptable, that is debatable... people accept many things, usually because they feel they've gained something else. Even the internet has examples of closed systems that people embraced due to the perceived value they gained (AOL, iTunes, etc).
Feasible or possible... hells, yes. It may be tough, but don't be fooled that it isn't possible.
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How are you going to get everybody in the US to turn in their computer and modems? Door to door search? Radiation snoopers? Informant bribes? Not in Texas, unless you like swallowing lots of bullets. We haven't stopped drugs, illegal immigration, or tax evasion. Do you really think everybody will turn in their computers? Might as well put a stack beside them for everybody to turn in their guns (fat chance) while you're at it.
Closed systems can thrive, but they never eliminate open systems. Example - IPOD vs. Creative Designs, ARCHOS, ect. They have around 25% of the hardware market for music players, and are open software systems. (Turn those in too?)
It's only possible at the point of a gun, and Americans have never taken too kindly to that...