"On January 24th, Apple Computer will introduce Macintosh. And you'll see why 1984 won't be like 1984."

In 1997, with the slogan "Here's to the Crazy Ones," it celebrated rebels, innovators, and visionaries who challenged the status quo. The campaign featured notable figures like Albert Einstein, Martin Luther King Jr., and Steve Jobs himself, emphasizing Apple's commitment to creativity and nonconformity.

An example of how one company that built itself on anti-Orwellian rhetoric and and "thinking differently" is now one of the most tightly controlled.

Unlike open-source systems, Apple tightly controls its hardware and software ecosystems. This approach ensures a seamless and consistent user experience but limits customization and software development outside of Apple's guidelines. Centralization is evident in Apple's strict app store policies, which govern what can be installed on their devices.

It is refreshing when people leave the Apple ecosystem, refusing to further comply with the "Apple tax" of expensive equipment, planned obsolescence, and a general feeling of not owning anything you purchase from stores.

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