REWORK A New Take on Platform Preferences
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Mar 13, 2024 
Two co-founders discuss one's transition from Apple to Android and PC, exploring challenges with Apple's app store and web applications, comparing Microsoft's open source approach, and advocating for platform diversity and novel laptop options.
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David's Platform Switching Journey
- David Heinemeier Hansson switched from Apple to Windows and Android after 20 years as a Mac user due to Apple's restrictive App Store and progressive web app policies.
- He found moving crucial services like email and calendar to multi-platform tools key to successfully embracing Android and Windows.
Apple and Microsoft Role Reversal
- Microsoft transformed from a platform bully to a supporter of open source and multi-platform development under Nadella.
- Apple shifted into a restrictive, entitled company with a monopoly mindset, evident in its app store policies and EU antitrust rulings.
Neglecting Windows Users Internally
- The 37signals team lacked Windows users on their product side, causing issues like broken views for Windows users and overlooked UI bugs.
- After testing on Windows, they quickly discovered and fixed problems, highlighting the need for diverse platform representation internally.