The next generation of interesting software will be done on the Macintosh, not the IBM PC.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker believes future significant software development will happen on the Macintosh instead of the IBM PC.
- In plain terms
- Important software will be made on the Macintosh not the IBM PC.
- What can you take from it?
- Platform choice can determine where innovation happens.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a platform attractive for developers?
- How do platforms shape innovation?
Another view
The prediction favors one platform over another based on unspecified criteria.
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