eightzero

SpamSandwich said:

eightzero said:

GeorgeBMac said:

eightzero said:

I'm sort of vaguely aware that Microsoft was something of an innovator in early operating systems. DOS, Winders, that sort of thing. But honestly, I have no idea what Paul Allen's contribution was in all that. Was he a programmer (Like Woz?) Or more like a business guy (like Steve?) I use products every hour of the day that I know came from Steve and Woz, but no idea what Paul's connection was to the government provided winders computer I am forced to use every day. What is his claim to fame? Other than getting uber-rich?

I've wondered that myself.
Microsoft never actually created anything of value (except Office -- but that was much later).   They bought a second rate OS and sold it effectively.  They then copied a better one from Steve.  

Microsoft's genius was in sales and marketing rather than technology.

From a technical standpoint they were con artists -- foisting a 2nd or 3rd rate OS on the world.  CPM was better DOS and both MacOS and OS2 were better than Windows.   But, technical reviews of the period gushed over the MS products and trashed its competitors.  And that, combined with the MS strategy of pretty much giving it away to OEM's insured its success. 

It goes to show that you don't actually have to create a better mouse trap -- you just have to be able to convince people that you did.

Currently, we have to ask ourselves:   How many would be using Windows today if it had not become so pervasive? 

I guess I need to read about him some. A headline today says he was a "true innovator." I've no idea what he made at all. He was a real estate developer. He bought a lot of airplanes. He was making a space launch system. I actually don't know if he had an airman's certificate. 

I actually live only a few miles from the Microsoft Redmond campus. One day I got rather lost, and bumbled through it on a bike ride. I had no idea all that was there. I asked a friend who worked there, "what to they actually make there?" He said: "Money."

I suppose this is true of any tech company - the Spaceship thingy in Cuppertino actually makes nothing too -  but I'm just not familiar with anything Paul Allen actually made. 

The “spaceship thingy” is where the designs and ideas originate, so yes, it’s where inventions are born. China provides the tool shop and manufacturing for those ideas and plans.

StrangeDays said:

sweetheart777 said:

Has anyone considered that the US government may have asked Apple to conceal the events?

No because that’s fucking stupid, since Apple wouldn’t lie to their investors and customers and ruin their credibility just because some beauracy wanted them to. 

stevemebs said:

Does anyone know if old Apple Watch bands will still fit this new version?

fallenjt said:

nunzy said:

I hhope Tesla goes away before the iCar goes into production.

Well, then your hope really sucks because Tesla just like Apple is here to stay and thrive. Their cars drive like a dream. My $49k Model 3 becomes $35.5k after rebates and tax credit. With $10k+ saving on gas after 5 years, it’s pretty much $25k-car and lower to come. Beat that with your Camry.