Sorry, Apple, and Apple fans, but that's how it goes.

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23. Microsoft has less software than Apple

Quote: "Do I need to give you links to the sites that explain how to open MacBooks, iMacs and so on? And how often do you open your TV? "

I rely on my Macs to be running whenever I need them. We do our own hardware and software repairs, and run some Unix programs. I don't need your links. I do need to have computers that are repair friendly, as were all my Macs since soon after Steve Jobs left Apple the first time in 1985 and took his micromanaging paranoia with him.

I have two G4 towers and a G5 tower. They are easy to open and upgrade. I had a CRT iMac that had a slide-out tray with the mobo and drives. The first flat iMacs could be opened. All can be opened so I can switch drives, add cards, memory, very quickly. My current--and last--iMac is extremely complicated and time-consuming to replace drives and PRAM/BIOS battery. A 10 minute upgrade or repair can take as much as two hours with the new iMacs, and Apple recommends TWO people to open a 27" iMac. However, I need Intel Macs to run our software, and don't want to be gauged by Apple for its overpriced towers that cost twice as much as they did a few years ago.

40% broadband penetration means that 60% don't or can't get fast broadband. I contacted yet another broadband company this week to get better service in an entire region of my state that is thinly served at very high fees. They said not now. Verizon said no. Comcast is gauging since they have no competition. In other parts of the state, there's 50Mbps service for $50. Here, we can't get better than 2Mbps for more than half that price. Jeff, your point on that is pointless. US broadband penetration is pathetic.