Comment Apple, the General Motors of their industry (Score 1) 845
Many years ago, General Motors invented the Torx screwdriver and screw so that you'd need to pay Mr. Goodwrench each and every time you needed a light bulb replaced. Eventually, the government forced them to allow 3rd party manufacturers to sell a compatible screwdriver, because consumers have a right to not get "Screwed" for the right to work on something they own. Perhaps the same will happen to Apple, but I like to believe that consumers are smart enough to purchase an alternative product.