Comments on: Wishing Steve Jobs well for Mac's 26th anniversary

The man behind the Mac, then and now, has taken a medical leave of absence. Let's hope he's in the CEO seat for Mac's 26th anniversary

[jaxstephens]

This articles seems to alternate between referring to the Mac's anniversary as the 25th and the 26th, so which is it? (My understanding is 25th--1984 to 2009.)

* Headline: "Wishing Steve Jobs well for Mac's 26th anniversary."

* "As my way of celebrating the Mac's 25th birthday last week. . . ."

* "It is sadly ironic that Jobs is on medical leave as we look back on Macs first 25 years."

* "I hope that Steve Jobs gets to enjoy the 26th anniversary in good health from the CEO office at Apple."

[pj4614]

Nice article but you miss the mark in a few areas. You state: The Mac always seemed to be just a bit more reliable, a little easier to use and a tad sexier.

I switched to the Mac platform two years ago after leaving it 20 years ago. Back then, the old saw was that "no one ever gets fired for buying IBM." Bill Gates made perhaps the best bargain (and IBM the worst blunder) in business history leading to his billions. Even though Apple's Macintosh was a better platform, I wasn't permitted to buy anything but "IBM".

That mentality morphed over the years from "IBM" to "Microsoft". But with Macs now on the same chips, capable of running all software, and running OS X - people are beginning to question that mentality. My personal experience is that Macs are stunningly stable. The Mac is a joy to use with the tool actually enhancing my productivity rather than inhibiting it (which my PC certainly did).

The Mac is significantly more stable. The Mac is significantly easier to use. The Mac is sexy. (PC sexy - are you kidding?) The majority of consumers use Microsoft products because they are forced to, because they don't know better, or because they don't understand the Apple offers a significantly better value.

There are many reasons that people become passionate advocates for Apple after making the switch. If you've read this and wonder why, go visit an Apple store or work on a friend's Mac!

[csminor]

Dear Mr. Jobs,

I have received a lot of emails and news about the 25th anniversary of the MAC. First, I wanted to wish you well in your pending medical issues and that my prayers are with you and your family. Second, you change my life or I would say Apple changed my life. I was one of the first students to receive the MAC 128 at Drexel university. I remember that day as if it was only yesterday. I got my picture taken in the Apple magazine and was interviewed. One of the biggest reasons I chose Drexel at the time was because all incoming freshmen were required to receive a MAC. That year was 1983. Drexel was not sure when they would receive the new computers and we as students we are asked to pick dates. It was more or less like a lottery drawing. I picked Tuesday at 9:00am with my best friend. That was the first day of handing out the new MAC 128. For the last twenty five years I have been working for technology companies. IBM did put a damper on my Apple passion. I have not used a MAC computer since Drexel but that has not damper my passion. I have purchased over the last several years five IPods, Airport N router, Apple TV and the I phone (original version). Innovation, agility and Industrial design are the pillars that make Apple great. It is on my wish list to buy the Mac book pro for myself and my daughter. I can only imagine what it would be like for her in the next twenty-five years.

The reason I am writing this letter to you is that you/Apple kick started my passion for computers and the industry. In addition, I am stuck in Tulsa because of weather calling on one of our clients. I have been a CEO and senior Executive at many technology companies for the last twenty years. I have read and study the rise and fall of many companies. Apple with YOU at the stewardship have brought back Apple to the fore-front of consumers and business. We the introduction of the Air book last year, App store for Iphone and green initiatives. A lot of my senior executive strategy meetings are focused around what is Apple doing and how do we harness the innovation that they bring to the market. Apple has again revolutionized the PC industry and many people?s passion.

Apple keep up the great work and never forget the lessons from the past. Look forward to many more years of great products and people. If your travels ever take you to the wonderful Keystone state of PA please look up the company I work for called InfoLogix. We are working hard to do what you have done for apple in the mobility space.

Warmest Regards,
Scott Minor




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[ckurowic]

Mac stands for Macintosh and is not an acronym. As you kept putting it "MAC" is incorrect.

[DumbMacUser1]

Steve Jobs...hmm...is he still around?
If he happens to have croaked, GOOD RIDDANCE to that filthy lying bastard.

[ckurowic]

Wow what a troll. So, apparently CNET forums are not moderated??