The strategic alliance between Apple/IBM/Motorola(AIM) was focused on
hardware design (CPU), not including Rhapsody support. It is very
difficult for IBM to utter a word regarding alliance, however, when
they say it, it will be a true commitment. You could see when IBM
was one of Apple's cloners, did IBM manufacture any machines? No.
They only sub-licensed to other comapnies.
Speaking of Rhapsody support/sale, you mentioned it is very easy for
IBM to take action. Again, sorry, the answer is still not easy.
When mentioning that Apple has ported Rhapsody on Intel, it may be
done since NeXT's been ported onto Intel. But, will Apple sell Intel
machines? I doubt it will in the near future.
Actually, the takeover is not my major concern, instead good quarter
report will be the main force to keep away all noises from naysayers,
and also is my hope.
Phil |
