macdailynews.com — On October 6, 1997, in response to the question of what he'd do if he was in charge of Apple Computer, Michael Dell answered flippantly, "What would I do? I'd shut it down and give the money back to the shareholders." Today, Apple Computer, Inc. passed Dell, Inc. in market value. Got any snappy responses for that one, Mr. Dell?
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kolop1Jan 14, 2006
frem001 I agree with you it was a smart move on Apples part. Apple makes better gadgets. I dont like Dell or Macs. I build my own and use my ipod on it.
kloud213Jan 14, 2006
alll i got to say is POOOOOOOOP
swift2Jan 14, 2006
I love it how the Apple-haters keep moving the goalposts. "Apple has no vision and is going to do." Back comes Jobs. "The stock is underpeforming, all they have is computers and they're 2% of the market." In comes the iPod -- part of a computer, boys, try using one without a USB connection and iTunes -- and they have something else. "They'll get blown away by Dell." Yada-yada. Jobs didn't say he'd blow away Dell, just that Apple's success is different from low-cost Michael. Profits? Record profits. 14 million iPods last quarter. Don't move the goalposts, boys. I'll tell you one thing: this will change too. Will Dell still be there in 50 years? Will Apple? Who frickin' knows. Laissez les bons temps rouler.
demagogueJan 14, 2006
I think anyone who gets viruses and spyware on a windows PC is an idiot, and it isnt a good reason to switch to a mac unless you dont know how to keep your computer clean
embracewareJan 14, 2006
Who buys a Dell InspiredMoron 9200 notebook ;)
jablesJan 14, 2006
haha good ol steve jobs
ultimathuleJan 14, 2006
As an Accounting major I have no idea of the meaning behind these numbers.
beggersfunkJan 14, 2006
I would like to see 25% of PC market share for Apple in the next 10 years. I ll be a happy camper. See Windows have no innovation at all and no competition since they own like 90% of PC Market share . And that sucks. Is not healthy if i think of it O.S is still sucks and hardware are getting better actually. Windows is to dominant and hopefully Apple kick Windows ass! Can you guys imagine if Apple releasing Mac OS X stand alone version for dull PC box/ or Licensing to any major p.c maker, i bet the Mike Dell would begging Apple for it. And Billy Gates would be f**kED!
jessimoJan 15, 2006
League of Fanboys.... ASSEMBLE!!!!!!!!