[Swordmaker]

Apparently, neither do you. But I know enough history to know that even John D. Rockefeller didn't actually succeed in establishing a true monopoly, but he sure as heck tried....and so did Jobs.

No, you don't know your history, Wonder Warthog. . . John D. Rockefeller did indeed achieve a monopoly position in oil with his Standard Oil Company, controlling more than 90% of the U.S. market for a number of years until it was forcibly broken up. I think I told you I have an degree in Economics. . . and it is obvious you don't know what you're talking about!

[Wonder Warthog]

"John D. Rockefeller did indeed achieve a monopoly position in oil with his Standard Oil Company, controlling more than 90% of the U.S. market for a number of years until it was forcibly broken up. I think I told you I have an degree in Economics. . . and it is obvious you don't know what you're talking about!"

90% is not 100%. And yes, his ATTEMPT at monopolization was broken up.

Note also that although there was talk of "breaking up" Microsoft, that never happened...so obviously by your own "economic" standard, Microsoft/Bill Gates was not a monopoly/monopolist, despite your claims that it was.

But having a rational discussion with an Apple fanatic/apologist apparently isn't possible.

Why not actually address the REAL issue, which is the difference between Apple and Wintel when it came to actually competing in the marketplace.

I also suggest that you could use a few lessons in manners, as well.