In 2005, Apple announced a mostly unexpected processor transition, from PowerPC to Intel. This decision wasn’t made lightly, or because Intel had a better sales team, or because Steve Jobs was friendly with Intel’s CEO. The real reason was that the PowerPC had become to be a dead-end for Apple. The highly touted G5 was […]

Before I get started with this commentary, let me assure you that I never take any of my predictions seriously. Yet it seems as if The Night Owl caught a wave with one particular article, and now other sites, including the standard rumor sources, are getting into the act. So what am I talking about? […]

I like being surprised, but I have to tell you that I didn’t expect Office 2008 for the Mac to do very well. You see, Microsoft’s reputation is heavily tarnished these days, and more and more people are embracing Macs; in greater numbers, in fact, than anyone had a right to expect. At the same […]