I don't mean any offense to anyone here, but why is it that (some/most) Mac users seem to have no clue about the business world? When Corporate America adopts catch phrases like "Mission Critical", Apple really doesn't pop up in people's heads.
I've heard the term "MacinToy" used a lot.
I think everyone's heart is in the right place. But please, let Apple promote itself. That's why we pay them money. I think if one finds oneself with extra time on one's hands, one should consider volunteer work at one's local charity. Note: Apple is not a charity.
<strong>I would HIGHLY recommend each and every system we sell over anything in the windows world. Why? Because MACS JUST WORK.</strong><hr></blockquote>
No they don't. With the introduction of OS X Macs now have as many problems as they've always had, only they don't crash three times an hour.
Considering Windows is the standard platform, they must be doing something right.
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For every business there is a Mac solution. EVERY BUSINESS.
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What about a business that can't afford to pay for Macintosh computers? What kind of Mac solution can you offer them?
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And ooo a whopping $555million? Give me a break. Bill didn't even start giving until people called attention to the fact that he wasn't, and even so he could and should afford a lot more.
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Well, now that I'm calling it to YOUR attention, can I ask how much you gave?
I say we throw off our clothes and take this to the streets. (or at least over to fireside chat) Things are getting testy in here. Arguing can be cool, fighting is not.
<strong>And ooo a whopping $555million? Give me a break. Bill didn't even start giving until people called attention to the fact that he wasn't, and even so he could and should afford a lot more.
</strong><hr></blockquote>Or you could take the slightly less paranoid view and see that the gates foundation was err, founded in 1994. The endowment has grown somewhat in line with ms stock price.
Wow! Thanks for all the great feedback folks! I'm going to stick to my guns:
There is a mac solution for EVERY business. Does this mean exclusively Mac? Probably not. Apple currently does not make ERP-based server and mainframe hardware. However, it does not mean that an IT department cannot use Macs as and end-user, file server, and yes, application server solution. I could go into examples of solutions for just about any business, including easy transitions from existing technology.
I'm even going to play the "does it run this application?" game.
WRT to Bill Gates: I give AT LEAST 10% of my income to the United Way and other charities. How 'bout you folks?
Honestly, I wish I had the time at this moment to defend myself fully, all of you had such great comments, but I think it's going to have to wait until tomorrow, while I collect my thoughts.
<strong>robster: read my post about halfway up this page. did michael moore actually talk about microsoft/apple?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Hi sorry to take so long to reply!
Actually he did not make any specific allegations but he did say people should look at what disturbs them personally and start there and cited Microsoft as an example.
Actually he did not make any specific allegations but he did say people should look at what disturbs them personally and start there and cited Microsoft as an example.
Sorry if I implied otherwise.</strong><hr></blockquote>
haha, i'll let it slide this time! nothing more revving than a michael moore speech.
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I've heard the term "MacinToy" used a lot.
I think everyone's heart is in the right place. But please, let Apple promote itself. That's why we pay them money. I think if one finds oneself with extra time on one's hands, one should consider volunteer work at one's local charity. Note: Apple is not a charity.
<strong>I would HIGHLY recommend each and every system we sell over anything in the windows world. Why? Because MACS JUST WORK.</strong><hr></blockquote>
No they don't. With the introduction of OS X Macs now have as many problems as they've always had, only they don't crash three times an hour.
Considering Windows is the standard platform, they must be doing something right.
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For every business there is a Mac solution. EVERY BUSINESS.
</strong><hr></blockquote>
What about a business that can't afford to pay for Macintosh computers? What kind of Mac solution can you offer them?
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And ooo a whopping $555million? Give me a break. Bill didn't even start giving until people called attention to the fact that he wasn't, and even so he could and should afford a lot more.
</strong><hr></blockquote>
Well, now that I'm calling it to YOUR attention, can I ask how much you gave?
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For every business there is a Mac solution. EVERY BUSINESS.
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Slow down there, bud. No mac 'solutions' for most of the few hundred applications used by our university library.
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For every business there is a Mac solution. EVERY BUSINESS.[LIST]</strong><hr></blockquote>
I'm in the porn-star business. Advice?
<strong>And ooo a whopping $555million? Give me a break. Bill didn't even start giving until people called attention to the fact that he wasn't, and even so he could and should afford a lot more.
</strong><hr></blockquote>Or you could take the slightly less paranoid view and see that the gates foundation was err, founded in 1994. The endowment has grown somewhat in line with ms stock price.
There is a mac solution for EVERY business. Does this mean exclusively Mac? Probably not. Apple currently does not make ERP-based server and mainframe hardware. However, it does not mean that an IT department cannot use Macs as and end-user, file server, and yes, application server solution. I could go into examples of solutions for just about any business, including easy transitions from existing technology.
I'm even going to play the "does it run this application?" game.
WRT to Bill Gates: I give AT LEAST 10% of my income to the United Way and other charities. How 'bout you folks?
Honestly, I wish I had the time at this moment to defend myself fully, all of you had such great comments, but I think it's going to have to wait until tomorrow, while I collect my thoughts.
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Microsoft
Intel
Dell
Gateway
Prostitutes*R*Us
Martha's Massage Parlor
Apple Computer, Inc. <-- they really need to apply a Mac solution fast!
Starbucks
McDonald's
Burger King
Wendy's
Midas
eBay
Amazon.com
Hotmail
Hooters
The hot dog vendor on 43rd and 5th
<img src="graemlins/hmmm.gif" border="0" alt="[Hmmm]" />
<strong>robster: read my post about halfway up this page. did michael moore actually talk about microsoft/apple?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Hi sorry to take so long to reply!
Actually he did not make any specific allegations but he did say people should look at what disturbs them personally and start there and cited Microsoft as an example.
Sorry if I implied otherwise.
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Hi sorry to take so long to reply!
Actually he did not make any specific allegations but he did say people should look at what disturbs them personally and start there and cited Microsoft as an example.
Sorry if I implied otherwise.</strong><hr></blockquote>
haha, i'll let it slide this time! nothing more revving than a michael moore speech.