I don't think Apple will totally give up PowerPC, but it will port
its Mac OS/Rhapsody onto Intel board. PowerPC is more powerful than
Intel's, but PowerPC always has supply problems and is not as popular
as Intel's in PC field. IBM/Motorola played very low profile on
PowerPC, where no commercials I have ever seen on TV, magazines, or
newpapers. I still would like to see more aggressive marketing
efforts on PowerPC by IBM/Motorola, in order to boost its image, which
will indirectly benefit to IBM/Motorola/Apple as a whole.
The relationship with Microsoft is a very positive steps towards
stability and growth for Apple, since Microsoft has developed lots of
Apple's application software and has promised to continue, which
surely benefits to both companies.
In order to survive and thrive, Apple needs to established good
relationship not only with Microsoft, but also with IBM/Motorola, or
even with Intel in the future. Playing successfully with these big
guys (IBM, Motorola, Microsoft, Intel), Apple needs extremely
carefulness and luck.
Phil |
