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to: Mike `/m`
from: Gary Britt
date: 2005-12-03 14:01:26
subject: Re: Linux failed to take over desktop

From: "Gary Britt" 

I did see that.  It was very interesting.  Steve Jobs has definitely done a
good job managing the company since his return.  I wonder if Wozniak still
has any money?

Gary

"Mike '/m'"  wrote in message
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>
> Also, see the article I posted about Apples financial report.  It does
> seem that the iPod is pulling a lot of folk into OS-X.
>
>  /m
>
> On Sat, 3 Dec 2005 13:23:08 -0500, "Gary Britt"
>  wrote:
>
> >That's because Mac OS-X comes preinstalled and ready to run.
Installation
> >and configuration of an OS more complicated than inserting the recovery
CD
> >meant for your exact hardware is still too techy for the average home
user.
> >
> >Gary
> >
> >"Mike '/m'"  wrote in message
> >news:7o43p1587kfea7njbhfjv2f1597560t69s{at}4ax.com...
> >> On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 22:27:31 -0800, Randall Parker
> >>
>
>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Hey, whatever happened to the inevitable rapid rise of Linux on the
> >desktop? I watch
> >> >my own web sites and see more Mac than Linux.
> >> >
> >> >So is Linux ever going to gain marketshare on the desktop?
> >>
> >> Yes, but in areas where the desktop is defined and controlled.  At this
> >> point, I see Mac OS-X making the big marketshare gains among the home
> >> users.
> >>
> >>   /m
> >

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