There they go! But at least they’re happy.
(pardon a little geek rage but I find nothing more frustrating then when company’s make boneheaded business decisions)
A Mock Business Strategy Meeting Between Apple and AT&T
Apple: “Hey we’ve got an ultra dedicated fanbase that does our marketing because they love our technology and products so much.”
AT&T: “We’re a big telecommunications company that has wireless internet.”
Apple: “So what?”
AT&T: “We’ll cut you in for some of the money if you lock us in as the sole provider of wireless Internet access.”
Apple: “We have this App Store concept where we’re the sole provider of approval for software so that philosophy sounds great.”
AT&T: “It’s a win win!”
Users: “WTF! Where do our needs fit in?”
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