I learned to program on an Apple IIe, so I have mixed feelings about this.
The more sensible part of me says that the iPad isn't my kids only option for getting their hands dirty with code. Last count, we have around 12-13 computing devices in the house, including iPhones, iTouches, iPads, MacBooks, iMacs, and Linux servers.
When I coded on my Apple IIe, that was it. I had access to some TRS-80s at school, but the Apple was the only computer in a radius of 5 miles from my house.
If Apple were ever to even half consider locking down my desktop/laptop, I'd lead the revolt right to the doors of One Infinite Loop. I doubt they do it though. Hopefully.
The more sensible part of me says that the iPad isn't my kids only option for getting their hands dirty with code. Last count, we have around 12-13 computing devices in the house, including iPhones, iTouches, iPads, MacBooks, iMacs, and Linux servers.
When I coded on my Apple IIe, that was it. I had access to some TRS-80s at school, but the Apple was the only computer in a radius of 5 miles from my house.
If Apple were ever to even half consider locking down my desktop/laptop, I'd lead the revolt right to the doors of One Infinite Loop. I doubt they do it though. Hopefully.