On Fri, 10 Jan 2003, Robin Darby wrote: > > > > Yesterday I was telling an attorney with whom I work about how happy I > > am with my Ti 800, and suggested that he look at the new Al's because > > he needs a new laptop. However, he came right back with Apple's > > market share as a reason NOT to buy an Apple, regardless of how good > > the PowerBooks are. > > Does he also drive a ford (motor car)? > > Ta > Robin > Robin, This analogy does NOT hold here! Both a Ford and any other car used the same road and run on the same basic principle, so that all can get gas at the same gas station. Now - if your car were truly revolutionary - a Hydrogen powered car, but you would have a hard time getting Hydrogen for it...or service - would you still buy it for EVERYDAY use as your ONLY car?? Think about it...please Henry