Article from Mr. Wilcox might be a little over the top but I do like this paragraph:

"Microsoft lumbers along, avoiding risks, clinging to Office and Windows revenues.  Meanwhile, companies without Microsoft's existing monopoly-bound customers drive change, and they are willing to take risks. The mobile-to-cloud service platform is to the PC what the PC was to the mainframe: It extends computational and informational utility to more people and places -- and for lower cost. The Windows era is giving way to the anytime, anywhere, on-anything era. The most dynamic innovations are occurring outside the Windows monopoly." 

The Windows era is over

Jason Calacanis is upset at Apple. Ok, I read the post. While reading, all I can hear is the sound of a baby crying in the background. And, if its not a baby crying, then its a tired old fart, muttering. Sorry Jason, I'm just not feeling it. I will give you point #5. I would like to see some resolution also.

And you, dear reader, can decide for yourself by reading it here: The Case Against Apple–in Five Parts

If you managed to get through it, do youself a favor and read the following two links. You'll feel much better. I did!

The Case Against Apple Is Just As Much A Case For Apple

Planet Calacanis

Book by Leander Kahney.

There's about 8 or 9 books written about Steve Jobs. And I never read any of them until this one. Why?  Because most of them were crap. Why? Because Steve,  in my opinion, was still on his journey.  

I’m glad I waited to read this one.  I will admit that the title kind of turned me off.  But it's good. Jobs might be a maniac. But after reading this book you will understand why.  And why Apple is such a success. And will continue to be a success long after he is gone.

BONUS: Each chapter ends with Lessons From Steve.  Yes, folks, there is a method to his madness.

This is a great article!

I highly recommend it!

Especially for all the Apple whiners out there!

"The answer is solution orientation. We hear that buzzword in all facets of corporate life and although I understand it, I always try to find examples to explain it to others. Solution orientation in IT is looking beyond just a single technology. Instead, it focuses on delivering a valuable experience for the end user."

Link to full article: What can we learn from Apple?