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ComputerWare/Elite Chain Throws In The Towel
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."
::ready to burn karma::
I know this is one man's claim and all that, but I wanted to prepare myself for the rest of the thread.
Just so I know:
Is it OK on Slashdot for a computer company to engage in unfair business practices as long as it's name doesn't begin with an "M" and end with an "icrosoft"?
Apple may not have a monopoly on desktops, but they do have a monopoly on Apple products.
Really? Somebody should do something about this. I mean, it's not like Dell has a monopoly on Dell computers or anything. er, wait...
Stupid Cheap Guitars
It's African American logo, you insensitive clod!
Note: I am not making fun of black people. I am making fun of PC people.
"What would people say if Microsoft made it so Windows would only run on Microsoft-brand hardware?"
They'd say "Thank you Mr Gates, may I have another?" And then go out and buy more X-box games.
That was classic intercourse!
if you could spell correctly.
No, everything's Microsoft's fault when things go wrong. Haven't you been paying attention?
Repeat after me:
Apple good, MS Baaaaad.
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