04-06-2006, 08:21 AM
So Apple then seems to be making the decision to be a hardware company, not a software one. Too bad because overpriced hardware won't sell. Why should someone spend $400-$500 more on a MacBook Pro than a similarly equipped Dell? Just for the OS, a camera, remote control software, backlit keyboard, 1" larger screen and a pound heavier?
I think the above observations are pretty close to the target. Since Apple assisting in the ability to run Windows on the Mac, then there is really no incentive for software houses to develop 2 versions. If there is no software available, no one will use the OS. So the OS becomes marinalized and fades away. Windows wins.
If Apple was serious about the OS, then the reverse scenario would apply. Apple would start selling the OS to the PC masses. THen the OS would get a chance to increase in market share. Software houses would take notice and put more effort into developing software for OS X.
I think the above observations are pretty close to the target. Since Apple assisting in the ability to run Windows on the Mac, then there is really no incentive for software houses to develop 2 versions. If there is no software available, no one will use the OS. So the OS becomes marinalized and fades away. Windows wins.
If Apple was serious about the OS, then the reverse scenario would apply. Apple would start selling the OS to the PC masses. THen the OS would get a chance to increase in market share. Software houses would take notice and put more effort into developing software for OS X.