Tuesday, March 02, 2004

As Apple moves into the mainstream the Mac Web needs to change

MacNETv2: "It's time to finally bury this whole 'cult' thing that people associate with owning a Mac. If you really want Apple to succeed try not being such an elitist."

Bravo. And, incidentally, what I've been saying all along. Arguably, the title of this article should be adjusted to "For Apple moves into the mainstream the Mac Web needs to change." It's not clear that Apple is "mainstream" today at all. In fact, Apple arguably has fewer customers today than at any point in its recent history. On the other hand, thanks to the iPod, many of Apple's modern customers are, in fact, "normal" people and not the tech elite the company courted in the past.

"There is no doubt that this column is going to set off a firestorm among the Mac faithful. Regardless, I think the time is overdue to bring it out in the open and start a dialog in this community ... The Mac is a computer, not a religion, its time more of us stood up and said so."

No offense, but I started that dialog long ago write here on this very site, and have argued what you're arguing for years. Based on the email I receive, you can expect some ugly responses. But I welcome you to the cause of truth. Put down the Kool-Aid, breathe the air, and get on with your life.

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