Quote Originally Posted by Bolivar View Post
^ I can't see that being anything other than the death of Windows. The app-store only philosophy works for closed devices where you expect (relatively) limited functionality, but it would be the complete opposite of what a personal computer is supposed to be. With everyone wanting macs, manufacturers creating chromebooks, and Linux making the strides Pike says it has, I can't see how Microsoft could possibly survive such a decision.
Apple has been using the "only do what we want you to do" philosophy for years. It's why we call Macs "Baby's First Computers".