Apple started with a gigantic lead. Then they refused open source technology, wanting to build the machines, the OS, and everything inbetween. Along call Microsoft. They open sourced with Intel, IBM, Compaq and software developers. They all make money on Windows 1,2,3,4-1,000.
While the government looks at Microsoft one can only wonder how the other members of the gang get to slink away with their tales between their legs.
I'm not a programmer or hacker, just an average computer consumer and let me tell all open source, gift ecomony advocates reading this post...the consumer is sick of the Wintel, software ripoff!!!
With the digital invention of Internet, UPgrades could be delived over the net, right? Not a $100 UPgrade at that. Digitally delivered software, UPgrades and who knows what all, at an affordable price.
Now is the time for action. The computer is in enough homes that a truely new and innovative way to deliver the goods of high quality has a ready and willing market.
I hope i'm seeing that need met with Linux, etc.
The demand from the consumer will only increase.
I'm 47. Maybe it's time to learn new tricks?