[Ti] Re: like hell freezing over ?

[John McGibney]

On Jun 9, 2005, at 8:07 AM, Bill Reburn wrote:

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> On Jun 9, 2005, at 1:46 AM, Steve Wozniak wrote:
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>> At 7:57 PM -0400 2005.06.08, Henry Kalir wrote:
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>>> I think the WOZ has said it best: In Intel Apple has found a  
>>> WILLING partner! The Mac is NOT a 970 CPU. I think Apple's made a  
>>> very wise move! So, hop on board, or get off...but my 2 cent's  
>>> worth is that GREAT times lie ahead!
>>>
>>>
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>> I did leave one thing out.
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>> Switching to Intel doesn't reconcile well with what "Think  
>> different" means to most of us.
>> -- 
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>> Best regards,
>>
>> Steve  (ok a new size tv)

I think the most compelling reason for the switch plays out like this:

We at Microsoft want G5 chips for our new X-Box, we're willing to pay  
more than they're worth.
Oh and by the way, could you put Apple's G5 development on the back  
burner or on the shelf?
Here's a handsome advance for development, OK?

IBM had an offer they couldn't refuse.

John
The two most common elements in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity.