Whether or not I agree with Apple's business practices, prices, marketing, or aesthetics; I have to recognise that Steve Jobs was a very clever man, and someone who has helped change the landscape. SJ certainly contributed to the idea that computers should "just work", and that's a good thing. I was slightly surprised by the reaction to his death, but it gives a clear indication of how many people's lives he changed.
Those of us with smartphones certainly owe a debt of gratitude for Apple's development of the I-Phone.
He has earned his place in the history of technology without a doubt.
Tim B.
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Damian L Brasher <lug@???> wrote:
>Dear Macintosh
>
>Thank you for some fun, a few years ago, playing with a Mac Mini for a
>few months until it found a more appreciative home.
>
>I have no connection to the design, performance or culture value of
>Macintosh products. The sustainability reality of such a market driver,
>remains to be seen in the new economy. The aesthetic component value,
>for me, can be achieved with photographs or paintings.
>
>I feel locally connected to people suffering very real health problems;
>family, friends and community. I can't connect to an abstract being in
>the same way. Aspirational ownership is not for everyone and not the
>only market driver, as we have seen with the steady growth of Linux on
>the desktop and explosion in the hosting and embedded market
>environments.
>
>Your hardware is overpriced and most people bought out of vanity. So
>many individuals, projects and businesses will suffer due to over
>indulgence the past few years. The interest re-payments alone will long
>out-last the kit. My 5 1/2 year old Dell casing is as dull as it was 6
>years ago, no duller.
>
>I am guilty of over indulging in cake. My doctor has reeled me in and I
>have lost well over a stone and have started exercising more regularly.
>This was partly due to long hours coding more lines than I ought to have
>done. But I have slowed down now. I have also cut out cheese, butter and
>chocolate.
>
>Good luck - and I hope you replace your figure head soon, otherwise you
>will lose business.
>
>Kind Regards
>
>Damian L Brasher
>
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