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Apple overtakes Microsoft... - 05-26-2010, 05:01 PM


From the NY Times:
"Apple, the maker of iPods, iPhones and iPads, overtook Microsoft, the computer software giant, on Wednesday to become the world’s most valuable technology company...."

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05-26-2010, 05:06 PM


$10 says this brings out the fanboys :)

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05-26-2010, 05:19 PM


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$10 says this brings out the fanboys :)
Like MS/Windows/PC don't have theirs...

BTW, I'm neither.

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05-26-2010, 05:40 PM


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$10 says this brings out the fanboys :)
Linux > *

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05-26-2010, 05:41 PM


Yay for overpriced technology.
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05-26-2010, 06:19 PM


Good thing MICROSOFT SAVED THEIR BUTTS IN 1997 !!!!!!!!

Aug. 6, 1997: Apple Rescued ? by Microsoft | This Day In Tech | Wired.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxOp5...layer_embedded

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Yay for overpriced technology.
Yep, why get a $1999 2.53 GHz Core i5 MacBook Pro with 4GB memory and 500GB SATA hard drive (15" MBP) when you can get a $1999 2.26 GHz Core i5 15" HP Envy with 4GB RAM and 320GB SATA hard drive (15" HP Envy)? Of course the HP does have a better GPU but overall I'd say the Mac is right in line price wise. Granted, in 6 months the HP will be updated with the latest tech and possibly be cheaper but when new Macs first come out they are competitive price-wise.

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05-26-2010, 06:32 PM


I'm making popcorn, if anyone wants some.....
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I'm making popcorn, if anyone wants some.....
extra butter please

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05-26-2010, 07:24 PM


How fanbois see their OS


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05-26-2010, 08:56 PM


Got all three, give me Z/OS anyday, it just dont crash!
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05-26-2010, 10:14 PM


Viet: That is AWESOME!

I suppose it was just a matter of time. Ballmer has been systematically leading Microsoft down the wrong road for the past decade with poor leadership and bad business decisions. The Microsoft of today is nothing like the Microsoft of the late 80's and early 90's - just like the Apple of today is a whole new animal. It's going to be an interesting decade for sure.
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05-26-2010, 10:37 PM


Used all three as well. None of them are the end all solution. They all have their short comings and advantages to one another. How about we combine all three...
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Used all three as well. None of them are the end all solution. They all have their short comings and advantages to one another. How about we combine all three...


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05-26-2010, 10:50 PM


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