Chris Seibold has written an article in Apple Matters where he gave five reasons why Macs will not be around in 2010.
They are:
a) Windows Vista - The new OS by MS would includes a much better look, Mac like niceties plus enhanced security. That is a recipe for wiping out a lot of interest in OS X.
b) Cat names - No cool cat names around, so no reason to have an OS *heh*
c) The switch to Intel - When everyone is using Intel, it is hard to make the argument that a Mac is somehow technically superior to another box using identical components.
d) The iPod - iPod picked up Apple’s fortune even though Mac was around. It is now the major source of revenue for the company. Smart companies focus on the products providing growth, and revenue, for Apple that product is the iPod.
e) Dollars and Cents - If Apple thinks that by opening OS X for any capable machine instead of tying the system artificially to Apple subcontracted boxes would increase software sales enough to offset the loss of hardware revenue they would be foolish to continue making and selling computers.
Chris finally says that it will not be a bad thing after all.
I can’t help but agree with Chris’s thoughtfulness totally. Well, done Chris.
Read the full details and Chris’s conclusion in the very interesting article in Apple Matters.
