January 16, 2006
Steve Jobs Fights Back at Michael Dell
Michael Dell a few years ago told a conference crowd what he would do if he ran Apple. He said, “I'd shut it down and give the money back to the shareholders.” Well Steve Jobs had the last laugh when last week Apple passed Dell in market value. Jobs, never a guy to let a chance to rib a guy back pass, wrote this email to Apple employees:
“Team, it turned out that Michael Dell wasn't perfect at predicting the future. Based on today's stock market close, Apple is worth more than Dell. Stocks go up and down, and things may be different tomorrow, but I thought it was worth a moment of reflection today. Steve.”
Go Apple go. We need more innovative technology companies that actually create great new intuitive easy-to-use products instead of make dull boxes with no R&D. I'm speaking to you, Dell! Dude get a Mac, Mike.
