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Old 04-06-2007, 01:58 PM   #18
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Originally Posted by HarryT
Do you really think that not having a Mac version of a program matters to most companies? Macs represent such a small market share that they are a negligible market sector. As a software author myself (writing Windows software), I occasionally get asked for a Linux version of my software; I can count on the fingers of one hand (after 15 years in business) the number of times I've been asked for a Mac version!

Haven't Apple effectively admitted defeat on this front by switching to Intel processors and allowing modern Macs to boot Windows?
This is the second Apple Rag post I've seen of yours Harry, and I've been on the board for less than a week!

Just because you're not asked for a Mac version of your stuff does not indicate anything about the Mac market as a whole. You don't even say what your app is, what it does, or if there's potentially a Mac version already doing the same thing!

And the switch to Intel had NOTHING to do with Windows. The PPC was not keeping up at all, so Apple bailed purely for speed purposes (and it made a huge difference, I got a 4x increase in 1 generation).

In terms of Software, however, Apple has had a great program for developers. It's not as good as it used to be, but it's still good... and a company like Sony would certainly get Apple's support on this device (Sony's CEO actually appeard at Jobs' keynote last year, still for reasons unknown!).

Please stop ragging on the Mac, because you don't use one, and don't have a clue on how they work, how they're developed, or anything about the software and hardware support behind them. All you're doing is making detrimental comments that -- were they seen by Sony -- would disuade such support. You're causing more harm than good, based on false assumptions and false information.

Mac support from Sony is an absolutely valid criticism. Mac users tend to be more gadget-friendly, and are typically more apt to try out a product like the PRS-500. It's in Sony's best interest to include Mac support, even if it represents a smaller overall market than the PC.

*Sheesh*

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