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The “walled garden” approach is not necessarily a bad idea, particularly from a security standpoint, but the concept may conflict with a new bill being proposed in Italy allowing users to download any software, whether proprietary or open source, on any platform. Although the ban is unlikely to actually go forward, iOS does fail to meet the expectations of the proposed law: apps can only be distributed through the App Store, and only if developers adhere to Apple's guidelines.
The bill in question, Senate Act 2484, is aimed at ensuring Italians have open access to software, content, and services. The portion of the bill potentially relevant to Apple essentially says that users should have the right to download any software, whether proprietary or open source, on any platform. Users have the right to, in an appropriate format to the required technology platform use fair and non-discriminatory software, proprietary or open source content and services of their choice.
The bill in question, Senate Act 2484, is aimed at ensuring Italians have open access to software, content, and services. The portion of the bill potentially relevant to Apple essentially says that users should have the right to download any software, whether proprietary or open source, on any platform. Users have the right to, in an appropriate format to the required technology platform use fair and non-discriminatory software, proprietary or open source content and services of their choice.