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From: Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com>
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Subject: Re: Why doesn't Apple update the kernel instead of outdating hardware/software?
Date: 17 Mar 2015 19:56:55 GMT
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On 2015-03-17, JF Mezei <jfmezei.spamnot@vaxination.ca> wrote:
> On 15-03-17 15:18, Jolly Roger wrote:
>
>> Apple doesn't purposely degrade support for older hardware to force
>> people to upgrade.
>
> degrade ? Did I say "degrade" ?
>
> It simply stops producing software for older hardware. Nothing wrong
> with that.  

Glad you agree.

> But it has the side effect of inciting people to upgrade
> hardware.

Nothing wrong with that.

> I didn't say "force".

Nevertheless, you still haven't properly addressed the original question
which was why Apple doesn't continually update the kernel (which they
actually do).  Your response "to make money" was disingenuous, and you
refuse to admit it. You are trolling, as usual.

> So please stop putting words in my mind
> to twist everything I say to allow you to accuse me of being a troll
> against Apple.

I don't have to put words in your mouth. The words you speak are
sufficient.

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