Neurotic Nomad's Comments Neurotic Nomad's Comments RSS Syndication from SeekingAlpha.com http://seekingalpha.comuser/250541/comments Not Everyone Likes Windows 7 http://seekingalpha.com/article/168763/comments?source=feed#comment-735823 735823
Switching to a new OS is a bear, but it's often worth the hassle. I've gone from Commodore 64 -> Atari 400 -> Apple IIe -> DOS 5.0 -> DOS 6.22 -> Windows 3.x -> Win95/98/98B -> Win2000 -> WinXP -> Panther -> Tiger -> Leopard

I just bought a new Mac mini and will be -> Snow Leopard by tomorrow.

You don't like that Windows 7 looks different? Too bad. interfaces evolve. You can't get better if you don't change.

OK, it crashed during setup. BFD. Windows 7 can only be installed as a nuke-and-pave, so I know you didn't lose any settings when it froze. Wipe the drive and start over.

I thought Mac users were whiny. OK, they are, but apparently they don't have an exclusive contract on it. ]]>
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:44:59 -0400
Switching to a new OS is a bear, but it's often worth the hassle. I've gone from Commodore 64 -> Atari 400 -> Apple IIe -> DOS 5.0 -> DOS 6.22 -> Windows 3.x -> Win95/98/98B -> Win2000 -> WinXP -> Panther -> Tiger -> Leopard

I just bought a new Mac mini and will be -> Snow Leopard by tomorrow.

You don't like that Windows 7 looks different? Too bad. interfaces evolve. You can't get better if you don't change.

OK, it crashed during setup. BFD. Windows 7 can only be installed as a nuke-and-pave, so I know you didn't lose any settings when it froze. Wipe the drive and start over.

I thought Mac users were whiny. OK, they are, but apparently they don't have an exclusive contract on it. ]]>
Two Lessons from iPhone Piracy http://seekingalpha.com/article/166698/comments?source=feed#comment-717074 717074
The honest people will take the easiest route (iTunes Store), and the dishonest people will steal. Both will listen to their music on an iPod. Apple wins either way. ]]>
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:16:16 -0400
The honest people will take the easiest route (iTunes Store), and the dishonest people will steal. Both will listen to their music on an iPod. Apple wins either way. ]]>
Apple iPhone 3G S: No Serious Overhaul Here http://seekingalpha.com/article/142065/comments?source=feed#comment-539964 539964 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:35:23 -0400 Will Windows 7 Catalyze the PC Upgrade Cycle? http://seekingalpha.com/article/141970/comments?source=feed#comment-537374 537374
While the total number of these people is as high (or higher) than it ever has been, they now only make up a small percentage of the total market. The computer has gone mainstream. Geeks once ruled the market, but the maturity of the industry outgrew them.

I expect that the VAST majority of Windows 7 license sales will go to people and businesses that build computers for other people to use and not to end users installing it on their own machine for their own use. ]]>
Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:13:04 -0400
While the total number of these people is as high (or higher) than it ever has been, they now only make up a small percentage of the total market. The computer has gone mainstream. Geeks once ruled the market, but the maturity of the industry outgrew them.

I expect that the VAST majority of Windows 7 license sales will go to people and businesses that build computers for other people to use and not to end users installing it on their own machine for their own use. ]]>
Why Apple Isn't Likely to Change Its Strategy http://seekingalpha.com/article/140081/comments?source=feed#comment-521608 521608
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Thu, 28 May 2009 13:48:36 -0400
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Apple Could Benefit from Selling Macs at Wal-Mart http://seekingalpha.com/article/138463/comments?source=feed#comment-509866 509866
1) Target's brand is in a different league as Wal-Mart.

2) Target's online counterpart is Amazon, which already has a functioning Mac sales channel.

If Apple decides to expand it's Store-within-a-store program to other partners it will do it like it's done it so far: a finite number of pilot stores, probably a half dozen. That said, I think the risk/reward ratio would be better to maximize the partnerships they already have and to continue building flagship stores and mall stores before forging new partnerships.
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Tue, 19 May 2009 12:52:01 -0400
1) Target's brand is in a different league as Wal-Mart.

2) Target's online counterpart is Amazon, which already has a functioning Mac sales channel.

If Apple decides to expand it's Store-within-a-store program to other partners it will do it like it's done it so far: a finite number of pilot stores, probably a half dozen. That said, I think the risk/reward ratio would be better to maximize the partnerships they already have and to continue building flagship stores and mall stores before forging new partnerships.
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With a King's Ransom in Cash, Why Still No Buying Spree in the Tech Space? http://seekingalpha.com/article/121108/comments?source=feed#comment-393081 393081
The answer to the question in your title is self evident. ]]>
Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:38:04 -0500
The answer to the question in your title is self evident. ]]>
When To 'Believe the Hype' of a New Product http://seekingalpha.com/article/92448/comments?source=feed#comment-238564 238564
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Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:28:55 -0400
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When To 'Believe the Hype' of a New Product http://seekingalpha.com/article/92448/comments?source=feed#comment-238558 238558
The iPhone had buzz without having to hype it up. ]]>
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:26:38 -0400
The iPhone had buzz without having to hype it up. ]]>