Analyst opinion: Is Apple lying?

Iria · Feb 9, 2007, 09:04 PM

Source: TG Daily
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Coinciding with the Vista launch, Apple had placed a well done campaign to disparage Windows and showcase the Mac. Bill Gates, uncharacteristically, reacted by calling Steve Jobs a liar. And while I couldn't help but think that it was about Microsoft standing up for itself, it was highly unusual for any company to leave such an attack unanswered for so long.

I can think of other companies in Silicon Valley, Oracle comes to mind, whose response to a similar barrage would have resulted in a massive legal response. Larry Ellison, Oracle's chief executive officer, who has absolutely no sense of humor in this department and were Jobs attacking his company, we'd have plenty of interesting news surrounding what likely would be a one-sided fight and Apple would likely be on the losing end.

But I wonder: Would a less demure Microsoft be better or worse? I believe that companies need to stand up for their employees and products. If they don't, they will bleed customers and good employees over time and risk their future to competitors.

~~DudeBoyz~~ · Feb 9, 2007, 09:41 PM

That's just a bunch of crap.

What, Nvidia is lying too?

**dj_stick** · Feb 9, 2007, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DudeBoyz

That's just a bunch of crap.

i know you blatantly hate microsoft and all it stands for, but the author makes quite a few good points there - makes me think of the school-yard bully scenario - apple pointing out windows/pc "flaws" to mask its own inadequacies

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Originally Posted by DudeBoyz

What, Nvidia is lying too?

if you're talking about their claims of being "Vista Ready" and then not delivering, then yes, but that's a topic for another thread

back on topic - this article does portray a very interesting interpretation of the current mac vs. pc rivalry at the highest level - i want to hear microsoft's response

EcPercy · Feb 10, 2007, 12:17 AM

Personally, I am glad that Bill called their bluff.

Currently, I have Vista Ultimate running on my PC which is more than 3 years old. I also have Vista Ultimate running on my wifes PC which is more than 4 years old. All of the aero effects are working and it didn't require me to update anything in either box and they are running a lot quicker than they did with XP Pro on them.

My PC:
Athlon 2800+
2GB PC3200
BFG Geforce 6600GT OC
Audigy 4

My wifes PC:
Athlon 2000+
1GB PC2800
ATI Radeon 9800 Pro

Feb 9, 2007, 09:04 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Analyst opinion: Is Apple lying? Source: TG Daily _________ Coinciding with the Vista launch, Apple had placed a well done campaign to disparage Windows and showcase the Mac. Bill Gates, uncharacteristically, reacted by calling Steve Jobs a liar. And while I couldn't help but think that it was about Microsoft standing up for itself, it was highly unusual for any company to leave such an attack unanswered for so long. I can think of other companies in Silicon Valley, Oracle comes to mind, whose response to a similar barrage would have resulted in a massive legal response. Larry Ellison, Oracle's chief executive officer, who has absolutely no sense of humor in this department and were Jobs attacking his company, we'd have plenty of interesting news surrounding what likely would be a one-sided fight and Apple would likely be on the losing end. But I wonder: Would a less demure Microsoft be better or worse? I believe that companies need to stand up for their employees and products. If they don't, they will bleed customers and good employees over time and risk their future to competitors.

Feb 10, 2007, 12:17 AM	#4
EcPercy HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Iraq Posts: 1,535 Rep Power: 0	Personally, I am glad that Bill called their bluff. Currently, I have Vista Ultimate running on my PC which is more than 3 years old. I also have Vista Ultimate running on my wifes PC which is more than 4 years old. All of the aero effects are working and it didn't require me to update anything in either box and they are running a lot quicker than they did with XP Pro on them. My PC: Athlon 2800+ 2GB PC3200 BFG Geforce 6600GT OC Audigy 4 My wifes PC: Athlon 2000+ 1GB PC2800 ATI Radeon 9800 Pro Last edited by EcPercy; Feb 10, 2007 at 12:45 AM.

Feb 9, 2007, 09:41 PM	#2
~~DudeBoyz~~ banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,677 Rep Power: 0	That's just a bunch of crap. What, Nvidia is lying too?