“We consistently look at other operating systems. That doesn’t mean we’re going to ship products on them.”
PalmOne president Ed Colligan, on how the maker of Palm-OS handhelds has committed adultery in its heart, News.com, 15 November 2004
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AND HERE YOU THOUGHT THE BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH WAS A JOKE
“Do you think if you’re hunkered down and someone’s shooting at you in your car, you’re going to be able to sit there and look for Control or Alt or Function?”
San Jose police sergeant Don DeMers, on the Silicon Valley city’s needlessly complex police-car computers, The New York Times, 11 November 2004
WE THOUGHT IF THEY WERE GOING TO SUCK, THEY’D HAVE DONE IT SOONER
“We underestimated the likelihood and significance of competition, primarily from Blockbuster and Amazon.”
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, on slashing prices to stem customer defections to cheaper DVD rental services, News.com, 5 November 2004
THE PIERCINGS IN THE USER INTERFACE ARE SOMETHING OF A TURNOFF
“Being an alternative browser in today’s market is a challenge.”
Mozilla Foundation president Mitchell Baker, on persuading people to surf on the wild side, News.com, 9 November 2004
THE BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH, NOW AVAILABLE IN YOUR LIVING ROOM
“This is going to fundamentally change people’s perspective on television.”
Microsoft executive Moshe Lichtman, on entering the cable set-top market, Seattle Times, 9 November 2004
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