Another example of Apple's failure

Demonstrating the complete failure of Apple to attract software and hardware developers to their hokey system, they've now gone with a "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" approach. First came the Intel-powered Apple. Now, there is also this:

Apple's Boot Camp

PERIOD ENDING 31-Dec-05 24-Sep-05 25-Jun-05 26-Mar-05
Net Income 565,000 430,000 320,000 290,000
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Yeah, a company on the decline. :-)

I would disagree. Many of my friends wish they had some of the software that was on the Mac. Adium anyone? :-)

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Don't tell me you're going to start trolling now.

From where I sit, I not only see plenty of software developers for OS X, but they seem to be much better than the ones creating Windows software. I'm constantly amazed by my inability to find Windows applications to use at work that are even half as nice as the stuff I'm used to using on my Macs at home. Seriously, where's the quality control with this stuff?

So anyway, how is it a failure to give users more options? I don't see the attraction of dual-booting myself (virtual machines are much more useful), but if I were a Windows user considering switching, I'd appreciate the ability to fall back to Windows if I had to for whatever reason. Giving customers options is a good thing, but I understand why Microsoft customers may not be familiar with the concept.

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Don't tell me you're going to start trolling now.

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LOL. Actually, that is exactly what I was doing. I'm not an Apple user, but I totally applaud their decision to do this. It will make a well-designed product into a big-selling, more widely-used product as well.

I'm sorry, I just couldn't resist. Permission is given for everyone to kick my ass.

Actually I thought awhile ago perhaps Apple would start selling their OS and software to PC owners. I would think that would give more profit, but then what do I know, I don't own Apple or Microsoft.
Silk

Regardless of what they're doing with computers, their iPods are pretty neat... :-)

-- Dan

I heard a great bit of sarcasm about this today, which I shall paraphrase:

Now I can enjoy all the stability and reliability of Windows, with the value-for-money of Apple. Sign me up.