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driecken (September 5, 2008 at 2:16 am)
Microsoft couldn't have purchased apple, can you say monopoly?
macindrew (September 4, 2008 at 2:51 am)
yes, Apple put Microsoft on the map by helping them grow when the Apple // took off in huge numbers, then later, Apple helped MS develop Mac software which led to MS Office for the Mac, which later came to the PC. Apple helped MS get into the Internet game and now helps them with OS advancements. The only thing MS really did (actually Bill's Dad) was sign a "tricky" legal contract with IBM in 1981, that's how they became rich. But they have never done anything based on their own talents.
macindrew (September 4, 2008 at 2:45 am)
well, Xerox never helped or entered into a partnership with Apple. But Xerox PARC did invite Steve and some engineers to a demo for about $1 million. Apple later hired several PARC engineers once it was known Xerox corporate heads weren't interested. And no, Xerox PARC didn't invent the GUI, (that came from SRI) they merely refined some of the early ideas, then Apple perfected it and now the Mac GUI is what everyone uses today.
macindrew (September 4, 2008 at 2:36 am)
no, that's absurd, NOBODY ever thought that. Apple was quite strong at the time, the problem was their new Copland OS was delayed so sales of Macs were slow as well. Steve Jobs came back and fixed all that, but NOBODY ever considered MS buying Apple, antitrust alone would never allow for such an idea to even be considered.
macpac22 (September 3, 2008 at 6:24 pm)
such a monumental event in the history of the computer industry.
geoffwode1 (September 2, 2008 at 7:44 pm)
Utterly priceless.
IrishGangsta91 (August 22, 2008 at 6:29 pm)
Oh my god XD The funniest thing ever - as soon as Bill Gates comes on. 1) His expression - priceless 2) The crowd. Ahhh so funny.
jayc088 (August 20, 2008 at 12:44 am)
Almost everyone thought that MS was going to buy Apple.
Hildron101010 (August 18, 2008 at 6:12 pm)
How come Bill Gates never appears in person??
azershotgun (August 9, 2008 at 7:30 am)
wow that was the last time people bood at Steve on stage he is the best | 
