How about Microsoft?
They own Windows + Internet Explorer/Edge + Bing and a lot of internet services.
I think it's problematic that Skype gets auto-installed eery time Windows updates.
They own Windows + Internet Explorer/Edge + Bing and a lot of internet services.
I think it's problematic that Skype gets auto-installed eery time Windows updates.
While Microsoft bundles, it's not problematic like Google or Apple. Their way of doing things is different.
The problem with the smart phone world is that apps are distributed through stores not websites. There isn't any worthy exclusive Windows Store app I can find. Every useful software is available from the websites.
In the smart phone world, as a device manufacturer you have to get Google's blessings. They control the play store. And as a device manufacturer, no play store = no sales.
The app store parasite model needs to end. I get no viruses in years, and I download software from websites all the time on Windows 10.
Not only has Chrome near monopoly, cemented by being the default preinstalled browser - they feel the urge to nip even the tiny insignificant competition in the bud.