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Dell We'd Sell Mac OS X

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the higher-prices-mean-higher-margins dept.

euphonaesthesia writes "In this article from Fortune, Dell CEO Michael Dell mentions that he would offer OS X to customers if Apple were so willing. The author speculates also that Apple would probably demand certain specifications. Having OS X would probably require a higher price point--this both Apple and Dell would probably like."

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  1. OMG by TheKidWho · · Score: 4, Funny

    Hell is freezing over for the fourth time!!

    1. Re:OMG by macaulay805 · · Score: 5, Funny

      37

      In a row?!

  2. Other articles by Gizzmonic · · Score: 5, Funny

    Chevy: "We'd love to sell Mercedes"
    Apex: "We'd love to sell Marantz"

    FP for that ass!

    --
    (-1, Raw and Uncut is the only way to read)
    1. Re:Other articles by Animats · · Score: 4, Funny
      "Chrysler: "We'd love to sell Mercedes".
      Mercedes: "We agree."

      Mercedes, a division of Daimlier-Chrysler

      Sales are up.

    2. Re:Other articles by DemingBuiltMyHotRod · · Score: 2, Funny
      Those damned whippersnappers probably never heard a tube amp. The music reproduction industry has been going downhill since the transistors.

      Blah blah blah... tube amp ... pleasing harmonics ... blah blah. Hey Gramps! Did you ever worry that your ears may be going down hill that you think that tubes with their measurably less accurate response sound better than solid state? Just because you've hit your golden years doesn't mean you have golden ears.

  3. Re:Nice title by ravenspear · · Score: 2, Funny

    What am I missing?

    The Slashdot grammar manual. Page 74, paragraph 13.

  4. Funny how people get misquoted... by GatorMarc · · Score: 2, Funny

    Years ago, Michael Dell said he wanted to sell Apples... and it got misquoted as:

    "I'd shut it down and give the money back to the shareholders."

  5. Signs of the impending apocalypse. by calstraycat · · Score: 2, Funny

    In the last few weeks we have witnessed the following:

    -Macs moving to Intel microprocessors.

    -Roger Waters reuniting with Pink Floyd.

    -Michael Dell's desire to sell OS X.

    Icicles are forming in hell, pigs are flying, etc. Pick your favorite trite cliche. Personally, I'm scared. I think it's time to stock the basement with canned foods.

  6. Tomorrow's headline: by oberondarksoul · · Score: 2, Funny

    "Dell should just liquidate the company and return the money to the shareholders..." - Jobs

    --
    And tomorrow the stock exchange will be the human race
  7. Re:Surprising, this is not... by xxxJonBoyxxx · · Score: 3, Funny
    Dell sells it for more that they got it. Unless you're GM, that's the way you do it.

    If you can't built your own computer better and cheaper than Dell, it's time to turn in your geek badge.

    If you want to see pricey, remove Mr. Dell's package from your throat and head over to their SAN storage, or price out a dual-proc rack-mounted server, or...nevermind. You two look like you're enjoying your private moment.

  8. Re:Surprising, this is not... by darthtrevino · · Score: 3, Funny
    But GM's always break the rules...killing off characters they don't like with upside down acid rain..bastards!!!

    ...oh wait..

  9. Re:Yeah, and....... by AvantLegion · · Score: 5, Funny
    >> That's like Paris Hilton saying "Yeah, I'll do you". It's meaning less.

    Sez you. I don't mind that everyone's been in there. Everyone's been to Disneyland and it's still fun. I'm sure there's still plenty of fun to be found in Paris.

  10. Re:Getting out of commodity hardware - Betamax! by DebianDog · · Score: 3, Funny

    I know and Apple stock has done so poorly over the last few years, it is amazing they stick with that same old tired plan!

  11. Re:ok, seriously by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny
    The whole advantage to the Mac is that it's of a better quality, more stable, and has an Apple logo.
    What the fuck does a logo have to do with being an advantage??
  12. Re:Wait... Michael Dell? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    That's business, and it's why Dell is rich and you're a fuckass posting on a bbs.