@matigo Oh right, I remember that, now that you mention it. Want to remember that Dell had something too, but it escapes my mind right now.
Totally with you on your stance. The Trust No One™ approach is the one that will most likely serve one the best in the long run, given how the world looks and the way it runs.
Perhaps one day a more open architecture is both plausible and doable for many people. The way we do stuff right now is just so mind-numbingly stupid.