Comments on: How does Apple's Macworld decision affect the faithful?

Macworld has been a place for Apple fans from around the world to come together in one place. Without Apple's participation, the event could wither. What then for the fanboys?

[cephalis]

I would prefer that Apple spin off the Mac. Too much of their corporate creative resources go to iPhone, iPod, and non-computer business.

[Brian]

Apple has outgrown the Macintosh.

When Steve Jobs changed it's name from Apple Computer to Apple, Inc. -- that was the start of his evil ((grin)) plans.

It is my opinion that Steve Jobs is changing Apple from a computer company to a profit machine.

It's no longer a matter of which platform you use anymore.

PC, Mac, iPod Touch, iPhone, etc., as long as you are connected to the iTunes store, Apple will continue to enjoy record profits for their shareholders.

It's about PROFIT -- nothing else matters (certainly not quality, as evident in every Apple product and service released in the past year).

My switch to the Mac was motivated (in part) on the excitement and energy from a Macworld event.

Look out, Apple --- many of us consumers will be paying extra attention to Microsoft now.