I don't know if this is the core issue in the article, but this is my take:
I think the real issue is Microsoft's horribly Apple-esque policy on Windows 8 RT: you can only install software from the app store.
The core worry is that this is going to transcend ARM in future releases. Given the unified branding--both products are called "Windows 8"--I think this is a very real worry.
Even if it doesn't transcend onto x86 and desktop Windows 8, it's still every bit as bad Apple's policy and should not be condoned even only on RT.
I think the real issue is Microsoft's horribly Apple-esque policy on Windows 8 RT: you can only install software from the app store.
The core worry is that this is going to transcend ARM in future releases. Given the unified branding--both products are called "Windows 8"--I think this is a very real worry.
Even if it doesn't transcend onto x86 and desktop Windows 8, it's still every bit as bad Apple's policy and should not be condoned even only on RT.