Eh, various Linux DEs have what are essentially app stores because it makes the OS more accessible. I don’t think it’s inaccurate to say that many people are so technically illiterate that they do need someone to control their experience for them. I think that is an issue, but it doesn’t change the fact that it is the current state of things.
On the other hand, forcing users into using an app store (Apple) is bad, plenty of users are smart enough to control their own experience and some of us like customizing our OS and apps.
Eh, various Linux DEs have what are essentially app stores because it makes the OS more accessible. I don’t think it’s inaccurate to say that many people are so technically illiterate that they do need someone to control their experience for them. I think that is an issue, but it doesn’t change the fact that it is the current state of things.
On the other hand, forcing users into using an app store (Apple) is bad, plenty of users are smart enough to control their own experience and some of us like customizing our OS and apps.
GNU/Linux also has other ways of installing software that you can use if you want or need them.