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Article: The clone balancing act: how Apple must weigh market growth and competition.(State of the Mac)(Column)
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- Macworld
- Article date:
- May 1, 1995
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State Of The Mac
Last night I dreamt that I was the all-in-one Macintosh. As I glided into a large hall covered with mirrors, my smiling Mac face was reflected countless times. Gazing deep into this infinity of Macs, I was surprised to notice one Mac moving independently of all the others. But I was bowled over when this reflection threw me a question: "Why are you here?" In shock, I replied, "I am the Mac, who are you?" My doppelgnger answered, "Oh, I'm a Mac, too." "That's impossible," I said, "there is only one true Macintosh, and that's me." An impudent snicker was followed by a long pause. "Not anymore. There are others now." The other reflections began to stir ...