Microsoft Buyout of Apple?

Shaker · Apr 4, 2006, 07:54 PM

What if Microsoft Bought Apple?
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/49678.html

Should Microsoft Buy Apple?
http://blogs.pcworld.com/techlog/archives/001778.html

Peyton · Apr 4, 2006, 07:55 PM

Um, I don't think that Jobs would let this happen in his lifetime.

And no, I don't think it should happen

Shaker · Apr 4, 2006, 08:06 PM

I didn't mean to imply it should happen either. Just a couple of real wacky articles.

dmw007 · Apr 4, 2006, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peyton

Um, I don't think that Jobs would let this happen in his lifetime.

And no, I don't think it should happen

I have to agree with Peyton on both accounts.

dmw007 · Apr 4, 2006, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaker

I didn't mean to imply it should happen either. Just a couple of real wacky articles.

Wacky articles indeed.

jamesmcd · Apr 4, 2006, 08:26 PM

I didn't have time to read the articles, but I can say that such a buyout would be illegal. At least in this country anyway.

calebjohnston · Apr 4, 2006, 08:39 PM

If Apple gets eaten by Microsoft, I'll remove and eat my spleen. How's that.

dmw007 · Apr 4, 2006, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calebjohnston

If Apple gets eaten by Microsoft, I'll remove and eat my spleen. How's that.

A bit rash...well no, its not that rash...heck, it might even be sensible.

rdowns · Apr 4, 2006, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calebjohnston

If Apple gets eaten by Microsoft, I'll remove and eat my spleen. How's that.

Pics?

zap2 · Apr 4, 2006, 09:08 PM

i know steve would not allow a sell out because Steve really does not need the $$$ as he has plenty of it.

Os Xp · Apr 4, 2006, 09:15 PM

Jamescd had it right. If Microsoft did happen to buyout Apple (which, in my opinion, will never happen) they would have that monopoly crisis bite them in the butt again.

eva01 · Apr 4, 2006, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calebjohnston

If Apple gets eaten by Microsoft, I'll remove and eat my spleen. How's that.

i will one up you, i will eat my liver :P.

dmw007 · Apr 4, 2006, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdowns

Pics?

Normally I am all in favor of Pics, but in this case I do not think pics would be appropriate (might be a little bit too disturbing).

dmw007 · Apr 4, 2006, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eva01

i will one up you, i will eat my liver :P.

In general, the eating of ones organs is frowned upon.

According to the Surgeon General of the U.S.-

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surgeon General

***Eating of ones organs can have hazardous consequences; Please refrain from doing so***

There you have it, eating your organs is probably not a good idea.

AnthonyKinyon · Apr 4, 2006, 11:14 PM

I doubt MS can ever get away with buying Apple. The antitrust implications would be extremely huge and MS wants to avoid that at all costs now. And Microsoft would take huge flack for it from users also. For one, I think most MS software sucks although they have a few nice programs (Flight Simulator, Xbox games, Age of Empires series of games, and Microsoft Messenger are not too bad for the most part). But they also have some buggy/bloatware that's insecure, unstable and outdated - Windows XP (and all other versions of Windows since at least 3.1 or so).

Not saying I'm a MS hater, I rushed right out and bought an Xbox 360 and an Xbox before that - and several software apps in years past. But after switching to MacOS X 10.4.x - I have to say - Windows is the past and Mac is the future - IMO. I know Windows won't "go away" anytime soon but given a preference, I'd easily prefer the Mac. And I even run a DOS computer at home for old games mostly and apps. I've run several Linux flavors and all Windows versions since 3.0, DOS 2.x to 6.22 (MS version) and a bunch of other OSes. MacOS X is my favorite and the easiest to use/smartest and most secure I've found so far. It isn't perfect but it's better than what MS is offering. It's a pity Apple has allowed HyperCard and AppleWorks to grow old and not kept them updated/slim and productive. But the iPod is awesome and the latest Macs are just so cool (the past year or so I'd say). I never owned a Mac before 2004 (and then only a G3 iMac for testing and exploring). But when I got my "real" Mac last year I fell in love and I just bought another Mac last month also. Now the wife and I are both on Macs and love them. It's not fun to go to work and be forced to run Windows XP.

calebjohnston · Apr 4, 2006, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdowns

Pics?

You have asked, and therefore shall receive.

Pics are coming post-company selling...action..day.

calebjohnston · Apr 4, 2006, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eva01

i will one up you, i will eat my liver :P.

(: Let's just work together instead and both eat both organs. Seems like it would make a much greater display.

portent · Apr 4, 2006, 11:53 PM

First, At $51 billion, Apple's not exactly an easy acquisition. It would be cheaper to buy Sony, actually ($47B) and get a movie studio, music label, consumer electronics business, and a PC maker all at once.

Second, It's not as if Microsoft "needs" Apple. Microsoft isn't going anywhere anytime soon. It's got hordes of money, and a huge customer base that is largely locked-in.

By the same token, Apple's pulling in billions from the iPod, and the Mac market is stable and growing slightly. Office is guaranteed for the next few years: Microsoft itself said so. And the Intel partnership gives them access to whatever technology they can't build themselves.

iPhil · Apr 4, 2006, 11:58 PM

The Fcc won't allow that to happen .. then if it did happen then no competition for Billy boy aka Gates

dejo · Apr 5, 2006, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iphil

The Fcc won't allow that to happen ..

The FCC? The Federal Communications Commission? What would their jurisdiction be?

MagnaPalam · Apr 5, 2006, 12:10 AM

more like the SEC - Securities and Exchange Commission

steelfist · Apr 5, 2006, 04:41 AM

what happens if apple bought microsoft?

dmw007 · Apr 5, 2006, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steelfist

what happens if apple bought microsoft?

Windows will finally meet its demise.

iPhil · Apr 5, 2006, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dejo

The FCC? The Federal Communications Commission? What would their jurisdiction be?

The response i posted on the fcc . I was wrong and i was tired from work so i a bit - on auto response when i typed that answer ..

glorfindeal · Apr 5, 2006, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steelfist

what happens if apple bought microsoft?

Well, considering Microsoft's war chest is about 10 times greater than what apple is worth (even with their 4+ billion cash on hand), I very seriously doubt we will have to worry about that occurring.

Glor

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AnthonyKinyon macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2006	Comments I doubt MS can ever get away with buying Apple. The antitrust implications would be extremely huge and MS wants to avoid that at all costs now. And Microsoft would take huge flack for it from users also. For one, I think most MS software sucks although they have a few nice programs (Flight Simulator, Xbox games, Age of Empires series of games, and Microsoft Messenger are not too bad for the most part). But they also have some buggy/bloatware that's insecure, unstable and outdated - Windows XP (and all other versions of Windows since at least 3.1 or so). Not saying I'm a MS hater, I rushed right out and bought an Xbox 360 and an Xbox before that - and several software apps in years past. But after switching to MacOS X 10.4.x - I have to say - Windows is the past and Mac is the future - IMO. I know Windows won't "go away" anytime soon but given a preference, I'd easily prefer the Mac. And I even run a DOS computer at home for old games mostly and apps. I've run several Linux flavors and all Windows versions since 3.0, DOS 2.x to 6.22 (MS version) and a bunch of other OSes. MacOS X is my favorite and the easiest to use/smartest and most secure I've found so far. It isn't perfect but it's better than what MS is offering. It's a pity Apple has allowed HyperCard and AppleWorks to grow old and not kept them updated/slim and productive. But the iPod is awesome and the latest Macs are just so cool (the past year or so I'd say). I never owned a Mac before 2004 (and then only a G3 iMac for testing and exploring). But when I got my "real" Mac last year I fell in love and I just bought another Mac last month also. Now the wife and I are both on Macs and love them. It's not fun to go to work and be forced to run Windows XP.
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iPhil macrumors 68030 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: A$$hat free location,and helping Mac bring back teh sexy-ness era back	The Fcc won't allow that to happen .. then if it did happen then no competition for Billy boy aka Gates __________________ Did you MRoogle today? MTR link V.2.66 Video help Mac price check
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Apr 4, 2006, 07:55 PM	#2
Peyton macrumors 68000 Join Date: Feb 2006	Um, I don't think that Jobs would let this happen in his lifetime. And no, I don't think it should happen
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Apr 4, 2006, 08:26 PM	#6
jamesmcd macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wellington, New Zealand	I didn't have time to read the articles, but I can say that such a buyout would be illegal. At least in this country anyway.
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Apr 4, 2006, 08:39 PM	#7
calebjohnston macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2006	If Apple gets eaten by Microsoft, I'll remove and eat my spleen. How's that.
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Apr 4, 2006, 09:15 PM	#11
Os Xp macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2006	Jamescd had it right. If Microsoft did happen to buyout Apple (which, in my opinion, will never happen) they would have that monopoly crisis bite them in the butt again.
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Apr 4, 2006, 11:53 PM	#18
portent macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2004	First, At $51 billion, Apple's not exactly an easy acquisition. It would be cheaper to buy Sony, actually ($47B) and get a movie studio, music label, consumer electronics business, and a PC maker all at once. Second, It's not as if Microsoft "needs" Apple. Microsoft isn't going anywhere anytime soon. It's got hordes of money, and a huge customer base that is largely locked-in. By the same token, Apple's pulling in billions from the iPod, and the Mac market is stable and growing slightly. Office is guaranteed for the next few years: Microsoft itself said so. And the Intel partnership gives them access to whatever technology they can't build themselves.
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MagnaPalam macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Houston, TX	more like the SEC - Securities and Exchange Commission
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steelfist macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2005	what happens if apple bought microsoft?
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