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Simple question... Simpler answer...

If, instead of Apple, the company name were Microsoft, I know quite a few pundits in the media and the government that would be hell-bent on breaking up such "monopoly".

Why, then, should Apple enjoy such immunity?

Many reasons, none the least of which include:

1.) Apple is the underdog. People like underdogs.

2.) Apple has an excellent marketing department that has the ability to make things seem MUCH cooler than they really are.

3.) Apple has a cult following who are willing to throw themselves on hand grenades if Steve Jobs life were in danger.

4.) Microsoft is the "evil" empire. They played for blood to get to where they are now.

5.) On that same note - Microsoft got sued by the feds and various states on the basis of their aforementioned behavior and lost. Apple has yet to be sued for their equally bad behavior.

If you'll recall, a LOT of people were calling for a Microsoft breakup during their trial. The judge decided against going that far (for better, worse or otherwise).

While Apple does enjoy a bit of a monopoly - in so far as the hardware goes that you can run their OS on, it's never been illegal to create an OS that only runs on your own brand of hardware. IBM's done it, DEC's done it, Sun's done it - in fact, pretty much EVERY major computer vendor's done it.

Posted by: Wolfie2K3   Posted on: 04/17/08 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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