Mister Jobs's challenge, Misc Options

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Mister Jobs's challenge

[jeffca]

Msr. Clouvel, while your english is light years ahead of my french, it can use some improvement in the area of syntax. Also, your editorial is unfocused and somewhat confusing. Sorry... I just felt the need to bust on you about it.

I beg to differ with you on several points, but rather than rebutting them let me save time and offer a few succinct opinions.

Apple's best chance at expanding their user base is to offer the Mac Mini. If it only breaks even on the sales, but introduces the Mac OS experience to people who want a Mac it's then doing it's job.

While I predict that most of the Minis will be bought by folks who want an extra Mac, Apple needs to grow its user base and this is a good step in that direction. The Cube was an impressive design, but the Mini is way more practical for the common man. Whether the Mini becomes another iMac is something I personally wouldn't venture to forecast, but it's possible. Only time will tell.

As to your closing line, it gives the impression that Apple's business hinges on the success of the Mini. In actuality, it doesn't. Their latest financial statement shows that the company is quite healthy and they make a good living selling iPods, iMacs and G5's. If the Mini goes the way of the Cube, it won't sink the company.

Bon jour,
jeff henning
Armore, PA, USA