Dvorak: Discontinue the Mac

paradesign writes "In an 'E-Mac, i-Mac, No Mac', John C. Dvorak makes the claim that the Macintosh should be discontinued. He adds, 'I'm not writing this column as a Mac basher to get attention, although plenty of people will accuse me of doing that.' Worth a read, but keep in mind where its published." I am not posting this as a Dvorak basher to make people realize he is clueless, although plenty of people will accuse me of that.

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Re:haha

[macdaddy357]

Dvorak, and his bird cage liner, PC Magazine, are nothing but cheerleeders for Microsoft and Intel. Did I call it bird cage liner? I'm sorry. Putting this at the bottom of a cage where a bird might see it is cruelty to animals even if they can't read.

Old journalist who needs to be put to rest

[d0n quix0te]

Isn't it about time the John Dvorak was simply discontinued--put down like an old dog? Why, exactly, does John Dvorak keep putting out his aged crap instead of starting fresh or at least introducing something new with fresh legs. Dvorak has become the Ann Landers of journalism world, except for the fact that she's prettier.

I'm not writing this post as an ageist to get attention, although plenty of people will accuse me of doing that. I've noticed a complete lack of intellectual content of this column for ages, and I'm now beginning to see John C. Dvorak as an old hound that can't hunt.

Some one give this man a shotgun. Or help him contact Jack Kevorkian.

Just for laughs

[bsartist]

Here's my favorite quote: "There is no new idea out there short of a talking computer. And the technology for the talking computer is decades away."

I selected the above, right-clicked on it, and chose "speech/start speaking" from the context menu. I got quite a laugh out of hearing my computer talking about how a talking computer is decades away. :-)

Re:Wow, what a piece of complete BS

[lamz]

USB didn't come from Apple OR Microsoft. My point wasn't one about a horse race between those two entities. I'm just tired of people claiming it's yet another 'Apple Innovation.'

No iMacs weren't the first computer to ship with USB ports. They were, however, the first computer to ship WITHOUT serial ports or parallel ports or any other ports to hook up keyboards, mice and printers. Apple forced adoption of the USB standard. No PC company has balls that big, and that's what really irks people about Apple.

Steve Jobs is the Fonz, and Bill Gates is Richie Cunningham.

Re:I think John Dvorak should be discontinued,

[doooras]

i agree, he should be replaced with a new model, John Qwerty, maybe ;)

SENSE OF HUMOR?

[tps12]

Uh, anyone who interprets that as a real troll is a moron. It was a (rather uninspired, I'll admit) parody of the classic "BSD is dying" troll. I was trying to point out that Dvorak is essentially trolling for Mac users with his article. The correct mod would be "+1 Funny" or nothing, if you don't have a sense of humor.

Re:Wow, what a piece of complete BS

[Lars T.]

Yeah, yeah, the blue clear cases of the USB peripherals all were made to match the BSOD.

Write Your Own Mad-Lib Column

[White Roses]

Isn't it about time the [product] was simply discontinued--put down like an old dog? Why, exactly, does [company] maintain this line of [product type] instead of starting fresh or at least introducing something new with fresh legs. The [product] has become the [vaguely similar product in different segment] of [market segment], except for the fact that it's prettier. Of course, if [company] never moves forward, what happens to the copycat [competing product]?

I'm not writing this column as a [product] basher to get attention, although plenty of people will accuse me of doing that. I recently noticed a lull in the [product] buzz, however, and I'm now beginning to see the [product] as an old hound that can't hunt.

Let's try it out:

Isn't it about time the Beetle was simply discontinued--put down like an old dog? Why, exactly, does Volkswagen maintain this line of cars instead of starting fresh or at least introducing something new with fresh legs. The Beetle has become the Mack Truck of compact cars, except for the fact that it's prettier. Of course, if Volkswagen never moves forward, what happens to the copycat Ford Focus?

I'm not writing this column as a Bettle basher to get attention, although plenty of people will accuse me of doing that. I recently noticed a lull in the Beetle buzz, however, and I'm now beginning to see the Beetle as an old hound that can't hunt.

I'll just ship this right over to AutoWeek. I'm sure they'll print it.

Not Apple Category Material

[greygent]

This story shouldn't have been put under the Apple category. Perhaps the Slashdot staff should include a new "Short Bus" icon and category for this kind of stuff (and Jon Katz).

John 'Chowderhead' Dvorak

[blakespot]

Isn't it about time the Macintosh was simply discontinued--put down like an old dog? Why, exactly, does Apple maintain this line of machines instead of starting fresh or at least introducing something new with fresh legs. The Mac has become the AS/400 of desktop computing, except for the fact that it's prettier. Of course, if Apple never moves forward, what happens to the copycat Windows platform?

• Ok John, I've heard your question however strange.

The most interesting aspect with OS X is the way Apple managed to take a Unix kernel and turn it into a user-friendly OS with a charming desktop and Mac GUI. Curiously, no other company has been able to manage anything like this. The Linux folks are said to have legions of coders whose sheer numbers are supposed to be the big threat to Microsoft, but they have gotten nowhere close to what little ole' Apple has accomplished in the operating system arena. In fact, if you even bring up the issue of Linux as a possible desktop replacement, members of the Linux crowd will almost always tell you that it's not ready. Only the folks at Lindows.com even consider the possibilities. Apparently Apple has done the impossible.

• Asked and answered, it seems. Split personalities, John?

blakespot

Re:I like Dvorak

[big_oaf]

Me too. Especially Symphony No. 9, The New World. (Sometimes classified as No. 5.)

Re:haha

[i_am_pi]

How dare you desecrate the name of Apple. I love apple. Apple is your friend!

Pi