ComputerWare/Elite Chain Throws In The Towel

Posted by pudge on Friday May 23, 2003 @12:34AM from the free-as-in-computers dept.

An anonymous reader writes "ComputerWare, a ComputerLand-like chain of stores specializing in Apple computers, went out of business in 2001. Thinking he sees an opportunity for expansion, the guy who owns Elite Computers, the long-time independent Apple computer store literally across the street from Apple HQ in Cupertino, bought the CW name and leased and reopened the SF Bay Area stores as 'ComputerWare by Elite Computers.' In 2003, Mr. Elite realized the reason the original ComputerWare owners got out -- Apple's engaging in 'unfair competition' -- and announced he is closing the chain along with his original store."

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Re:...their business... by Alomex · 2003-05-23 07:06 · Score: 0, Flamebait

It's their business (literally) and if they want to sell their products in Apple stores only, they are free to do so.

1) That is generally not the case here. At least not when it comes to Microsoft

2) Where exactly does this consumer friendly reputation of Apple comes from? They sell overpriced computers, to unsuspected novices. They let their Apple ][ user base hang without an upgrade path, they screwed the Apple-licensed clone-makers and they now screw their distributors. There's friendly for you....