texanpenguin said:
Why on EARTH would Apple have spent time and money porting OSX to the x86 platform, if they weren't going to release it to a PC audience? For fun? For kicks?
Because they had a Dell somewhere and they didn't know what to do with it?
I can't think of one good reason for them to put SO MUCH EFFORT into producing an OS that runs on PCs. PCs which need device drivers for each of its components - device drivers for EVERY PIECE OF HARDWARE IN THE PC WORLD. That's a whole lot of drivers that no-one except Apple has any real incentive to produce.
The last thing I want to see at this WWDC is:
"Mac OS X
For Mac and PC"
Urgh, *shudder* - please no. It would be a monumental failure on Apple's part.
Ahhh! For emergency purpose ONLY! i can't see them releasing it ever, but if they were to? what i was not clearly pointing out was that it would be a tactical move. For if Apple were ever to do such a move, now could or would be the best time to.
Why do you think most enterprise corporations are seriously considering of going Linux? what about apple? what's happening there with that?
Fair enough apple has captured some, but not what it should or really could be, hey?
I don't see Apple EVER, EVER getting to the market share what microsoft has ever achieved, let alone near. Because of this very reason. Apple sells Hardware and Its Operating Software (OS X). I can't truly see the masses buying just that. Companies like HP, Compaq, Dell, Acer, etc, may lose so much in the process, and people/companies will be cornered into one product/brand, etc.
What i was also not clear on was that if Apple really wants the enterprise market on that level, then it would most probably be more "industry moving", profitably and economicly. For programmers, developers, and hardware organisations, etc. Even for Apple itself. But then Apple will be treding on some people's toes wouldn't they?
Remember, most people like lots of "options" and that's one of the reasons Linux is getting some good business now, its an option, thats all. I saw some news on a site where os x "Tiger" will work better with Linux some way or another, i didn't take much notice.
I respect your opinion but my points are mearly an idea based on common market knowledge. We are in a news+rumors discussions forum and i wanted to express an idea that i think is plausable if apple wants that kind of market and its share. Truly i see Apple as a consumer marketed brand more than a enterprise level brand and that is where i think is where apple is doing great.