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1. rock_artist · 1790969251 · focus · HN ↗

   > Pass Designer beta requires macOS 27 or later

   Interesting if this is due to concrete reason or not.

   1. user_7832 · 1790969638 · focus · HN ↗

      Yeah this caught my eye too. I can't imagine any technical reason why a Mac works but a windows/Linux computer wouldn't work. Tbh this is the side of Apple I dislike the most - restricting things without any good reason.

      And especially if you look at small organizations without much funding that use old PCs (or just have crappy IT departments)... it's disappointing. This kind of restriction won't stop a billion dollar LiveNation, but it absolutely could affect the local library or cafe.

      1. GeekyBear · 1790972876 · focus · HN ↗

         There is no technical reason for the lack of a Linux version of Microsoft Office, which is a much bigger deal.

         If you want to create a custom pass for your business, just rent access to a Mac online, if you don't want to buy one.

         1. user_7832 · 1791024880 · focus · HN ↗

            True, but there's a very good business reason, and it's a slightly unethical/scammy one. Just like here.

            > just rent access to a Mac online

            The friendly librarian/community centre person sure as hell isn't going to be aware that that's an option.

            1. GeekyBear · 1791081413 · focus · HN ↗

               Microsoft's business model has always included making programming languages and software for third party computers.

               That has never been something Apple does.

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