>> Now why would a computer professional want a machine like that?
That's a good question. Why would someone who knows WTF he's doing pile layer upon layer of software -- any of which can cause problems on its own -- on a Mac to get it to do what Windows already does?
Those of us who have made our livings doing systems for 40 years recognize there is little value added by such capability as you would never implement commercial grade systems in such an environment. A few sizable installs have taken this direction, and as usual, it is tough to get the people who make mistakes to admit it -- so there are plenty of people who will claim it is a great move.
It is true more businesses are moving to Macs than before (that's easy - there were essentially ZERO using it before the iPod). But Macs barely have a foot in the door of the enterprise, and with good reason. By the time you buy a Mac, VM Ware, Windows, and work out the problems, TCO is just too high for little, if any, improvement in usability or functionality.
The back-door approach to the enterprise AAPL is using (i.e., get end users to buy them at home, who will then demand a Mac at the office because it is "cool" to be a Mac user) is only going to go so far.
My daughter is a case in point. Dedicated Mac user for several years. Calls me up last week and says, "Dad, will you send me a PC? I love the Mac and everything, but I really NEED a PC".
Fanboy-ism will only get them so far. APPL has a bright future if they stop doing idiotic money grabs and open the platform rather than trying to shut it down (which is the reason I bought back in near its bottom, if that turns out to BE the bottom -- I continue to believe in the company, but they are making some bad decisions just now). |
