One of the comments says "I have been developing my own theory that Apple products are the technological equivalent to junk food, psychologically fattening an already physically obese populace."
If you have a completely bullet-proof OS and your applications are solid, locking down the system should ultimately make it easier for the user. As soon as there are even minor flaws, locking the system down is going to keep the user from helping themselves.
I don't think this phenomena only applies to Apple products, there are similar issues with Android phones and even those of us creating web applications can create systems that frustrate our users. If you're putting a wall between a user and their data/assets, you could be next.
If you have a completely bullet-proof OS and your applications are solid, locking down the system should ultimately make it easier for the user. As soon as there are even minor flaws, locking the system down is going to keep the user from helping themselves.
I don't think this phenomena only applies to Apple products, there are similar issues with Android phones and even those of us creating web applications can create systems that frustrate our users. If you're putting a wall between a user and their data/assets, you could be next.