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by WorldWideWayne 4269 days ago
As Microsoft surpassed Apple and of course Amiga to become the absolute necessity of practicality that they are today, I don't think they cared as much about what the "cool kids" wanted.

I think it's apparent and I am thankful that Microsoft didn't copy Apple's UI and instead went with a much more practical and utilitarian approach than Apple. This along with Microsoft's business model obviously works better for the mass market and has stood the test of time whereas Apple has capitulated many times both on their UI principles and on their business model.
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jimbokun 4269 days ago
At the moment, the Apple business model is far out in front of the Microsoft business model, from a sheer profit perspective.
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WorldWideWayne 4268 days ago
That's great that Apple is making money. How does that affect your life?

I'm just so glad that I don't see Apple computers when I walk into 90% of the offices around the world where their business model simply couldn't survive.

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