> Back in 2009, Microsoft agreed to interoperability rules that provide third-party security apps with the same level of access to Windows that Microsoft gets. Microsoft agreed to provide kernel access in order to resolve multiple longstanding competition law issues in Europe.
> Apple has not been forced to make changes to how Macs work, but the European Commission has been targeting the closed nature of iOS, and Apple has warned that the updates that have already been implemented could lead to security risks in the future.
This is a valid and interesting comparison - Microsoft complied and Apple fought tooth and nail.
But also, it's kind of a moot point because absolutely no one is running Apple hardware at a flight kiosk.
> Apple has not been forced to make changes to how Macs work, but the European Commission has been targeting the closed nature of iOS, and Apple has warned that the updates that have already been implemented could lead to security risks in the future.
This is a valid and interesting comparison - Microsoft complied and Apple fought tooth and nail.
But also, it's kind of a moot point because absolutely no one is running Apple hardware at a flight kiosk.