Michael Dell on HP, Apple in 1997, and Steve Jobs

Summary: At the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco, Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Computer, talks about the state of the PC industry, competition with HP, Apple's near bankruptcy in 1997, and the first time he met Steve Jobs.

October 19, 2011 -- 11:39 GMT (04:39 PDT)

Topics: Browser, Apple, Dell, Enterprise Software, Hewlett-Packard, Legal

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RE: Michael Dell on HP, Apple in 1997, and Steve Jobs

Every HP I've *ever* had has lasted longer than every Dell I've *ever* had. Just sayin'.

scoobabear

25 October, 2011 10:20

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RE: Michael Dell on HP, Apple in 1997, and Steve Jobs

Gave up on Dell products years ago, went HP at home, and at work for PC's, laptops and servers. Best hardware and support decision we ever made.

rollguy

31 October, 2011 15:51

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