What Every Argument About Sideloading Gets Wrong
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- Sideloading restrictions control software, not hardware, despite claims of hardware ownership.
- The real issue is the inability to install alternative operating systems on owned hardware, not app restrictions.
- Apple's tight hardware-software integration is a case study; forcing changes would undermine iOS's success.
- Critique should focus on enabling true hardware freedom: ability to build or install alternative OS with manufacturer support.
- Example: converting a PS5 into a Linux emulator should be possible, even if gaming is restricted.