What about the time Adam Osborne pre-announced the "Osborne II" (which was not close to being ready for production). Sales of his "Osborne I" slowed something like 95%. His company died as a result.
What about when IBM introduced their original IBM PC at Comdex in Atlanta? Sales of all other PCs went into a tailspin. I've forgotten the percentage. But NONE of those companies exist any more. 100% GONE! Now, that's a decline to be remembered.
Did Gartner really do any research on the PC industry before throwing out catch phrases such as that?
Geez...
Terry Thomas
President
PC Tech
Atlanta, Georgia USA
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