One definition of insanity is constantly doing the same thing, and expecting a different result. While I might be a little presumptuous in suggesting that Microsoft — or its leadership — could be considered insane, you have to wonder about some of the company’s questionable marketing decisions. Take the Zune music player. Microsoft double-crosses their […]

At any time, Apple Inc. might be involved in a number of lawsuits. They sue someone for an alleged patent violation and other causes, while others are suing them for similar reasons. In the end, most of them will be settled one way or another. Apple might write a check, or receive one, assuming the […]

So when Steve Jobs was asked once about whether Apple was committed to the PowerPC some years back, he replied yes, but added Apple always wanted options. Well, it’s certainly clear, in retrospect, what he was actually talking about. At the time he made that pronouncement, Apple was evidently negotiating with Intel to move to […]