A lot of companies have long-range plans that seldom extend beyond the end of the current quarter, to ensure high income and increasing profits. Sure, Apple does well with its quarterly financials too, but they clearly have a strategy that will carry through for a number of years. Take the plans to expand and extend […]

After all the anticipation and excitement about the secret features of Mac OS 10.5 Leopard and possible hardware announcements, the cup was half filled. Of course, that’s not so bad, considering all the things that Leopard has to offer. Take the confusing interface of today’s Mac OS X. You have platinum and brushed metal and […]

It’s a sure thing that, when Microsoft puts its promotional efforts into full gear, it can accomplish wonders. Consider Windows 95, regarded by many as the first really usable version, and one that many regarded as truly competitive with the Mac OS. Consider, also, the fact that many businesses still actually use Windows 2000, and […]

Maybe it was all the fault of Steve Jobs. When Apple’s stock was above $80, he was reported boasting to employees that the company’s market value, however briefly, had exceeded that of Dell. Maybe he should not have relished the experience and challenged the “fates.” Regardless, now it’s down below $70 a share, and folks […]