Notable Quotes

rs2sensen · rs2sensen #1 (**permalink**)

04-04-2005, 11:13 PM

I was just having some fun looking up quotes and I found a couple good ones. Everybody, feel welcome to add your own quotes that you like!

"You say this is a computer for ordinary people? Why would an ordinary person want a computer?"
- Hewlett Packard executive to Steve Wozniak regarding Apple prototype

"This 'telephone' has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. The device is inherently of no value too us."
- Western Union internal memo 1876

"Apple's market share is bigger than BMW's or Mercedes's or Porsche's in the automotive market. What's wrong with being BMW or Mercedes?"
-Steve Jobs

technologist · technologist #2 (**permalink**)

04-04-2005, 11:25 PM

"Prediction: Apple Computer Corp. will switch to Intel processors within the next 12 to 18 months."
- John C. Dvorak, PC magazine, a little over two years ago.

(This was the topic of an undead thread that was mercifully locked. Used to have that in my signature.)

"The Macintosh uses an experimental pointing device called a mouse. There is no evidence that people want to use these things."
- John C. Dvorak, 1984, supposedly in a PC magazine article. He has admitted to the statement on his blog.

And before anyone posts it...no, Bill Gates never explicitly said anything about 640K of memory.

witeshark · witeshark #3 (**permalink**)

04-05-2005, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by technologist

"Prediction: Apple Computer Corp. will switch to Intel processors within the next 12 to 18 months."
- John C. Dvorak, PC magazine, a little over two years ago.

(This was the topic of an undead thread that was mercifully locked. Used to have that in my signature.)

"The Macintosh uses an experimental pointing device called a mouse. There is no evidence that people want to use these things."
- John C. Dvorak, 1984, supposedly in a PC magazine article. He has admitted to the statement on his blog.

And before anyone posts it...no, Bill Gates never explicitly said anything about 640K of memory.

But he did say (roughly) I see no advantage to the graphical user interface after the Xerox visit, right?

Badger · Badger #4 (**permalink**)

04-05-2005, 11:50 AM

"I see a world market for four, maybe five computers." James Watson, President of IBM, 1943

MacAddikt · MacAddikt #5 (**permalink**)

04-05-2005, 02:47 PM

“To create a new standard, it takes something that’s not just a little bit different, it takes something that’s really new and really captures people’s imagination and the Macintosh, of all the machines I’ve ever seen, is the only one that meets that standard.” — Bill Gates

video: http://www.osdata.com/kind/gates.htm

rs2sensen · rs2sensen #6 (**permalink**)

04-05-2005, 02:50 PM

I saw the original, but was reminded of it in someone's signature....

"Mac-Forums.com is not responsible for Acts of God™"
-Schewb: April, 2nd 2005

Jefe3223 · Jefe3223 #7 (**permalink**)

04-05-2005, 04:01 PM

hahah, yeah! I knew that one would live in infamy. I'll come back with some good quotes, later...

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #8 (**permalink**)

04-06-2005, 04:25 AM

Here a few of my favorites:

"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." --Albert Einstein

"Its not easy being evil in a world that's gone to ****(H-E-double hockey sticks)" --Anton LaVey

"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
-- Thomas Alva Edison

...and here is a good one, after all, it is a Mac forum

"Interesting - I use a Mac to help me design the next Cray."
- Seymoure Cray, when he was told that Apple Inc. had recently bought a Cray supercomputer to help them design the next Mac.

rman · rman #9 (**permalink**)

04-15-2005, 02:17 PM

Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens - Jimi Hendrix

solidstalin · solidstalin #10 (**permalink**)

04-15-2005, 03:54 PM

Against the rules :closed:

rs2sensen · rs2sensen #11 (**permalink**)

04-15-2005, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidstalin

Against the rules :closed:

what?

BigBear · BigBear #12 (**permalink**)

04-15-2005, 11:07 PM

i have nothing to declare except my genius -oscar wilde

solidstalin · solidstalin #13 (**permalink**)

04-16-2005, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rs2sensen

what?

It is against the rules on this forum post my favorite quotes

rs2sensen · rs2sensen #14 (**permalink**)

04-19-2005, 07:46 PM

lol, yeah I was kind of confused before...

mynameis · mynameis #15 (**permalink**)

04-19-2005, 11:07 PM

"Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races" - Carroll Shelby

"Aerodynamics are for people that cannot build engines" - Enzo Ferrari

There is also a Polk quote about not talking alot so you never have to repeat yourself, if anyone knows the exact quote, let me know.

D3v1L80Y #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 02, 2004 Location: PA Posts: 12,455 Mac Specs: MacBook	04-06-2005, 04:25 AM Here a few of my favorites: "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." --Albert Einstein "Its not easy being evil in a world that's gone to **(H-E-double hockey sticks)" --Anton LaVey "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." -- Thomas Alva Edison ...and here is a good one, after all, it is a Mac forum "Interesting - I use a Mac to help me design the next Cray." - Seymoure Cray, when he was told that Apple Inc. had recently bought a Cray supercomputer to help them design the next Mac. __________________________________________________ Posting and YOU\|Forum Community Guidelines\|The Apple Product Cycle**\|Forum Courtesy mac: a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric MAC: a data communication protocol sub-layer, also known as the Media Access Control Mac: a brand name which covers several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc.
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rman #9 (permalink)
Inactive Staff Member Since: Dec 24, 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 12,591 Mac Specs: 2 x 3.0GHz Quad-Core, 6GB OS X 10.6.8 \| 15in MacBook Pro 2.2GHz OS X 10.6.8 \| 64GB iPad 2 WiFi	04-15-2005, 02:17 PM Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens - Jimi Hendrix Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, It's about learning to dance in the rain!
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Member Since: Feb 18, 2005 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 435 Mac Specs: ibook G4 14in	04-15-2005, 11:07 PM i have nothing to declare except my genius -oscar wilde my apple is bling tisk tisk, you shouldn't have any bling.. just nice things
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rs2sensen #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 20, 2005 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 1,416 Mac Specs: 1.67 Ghz 17" PB w/1 GB Ram; 400 MHz PM G4, 366Mhz iBook Firewire, Nano 4GB Black	04-04-2005, 11:13 PM I was just having some fun looking up quotes and I found a couple good ones. Everybody, feel welcome to add your own quotes that you like! "You say this is a computer for ordinary people? Why would an ordinary person want a computer?" - Hewlett Packard executive to Steve Wozniak regarding Apple prototype "This 'telephone' has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. The device is inherently of no value too us." - Western Union internal memo 1876 "Apple's market share is bigger than BMW's or Mercedes's or Porsche's in the automotive market. What's wrong with being BMW or Mercedes?" -Steve Jobs
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technologist #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 30, 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,744 Mac Specs: 12" Apple PowerBook G4 (1.5GHz)	04-04-2005, 11:25 PM "Prediction: Apple Computer Corp. will switch to Intel processors within the next 12 to 18 months." - John C. Dvorak, PC magazine, a little over two years ago. (This was the topic of an undead thread that was mercifully locked. Used to have that in my signature.) "The Macintosh uses an experimental pointing device called a mouse. There is no evidence that people want to use these things." - John C. Dvorak, 1984, supposedly in a PC magazine article. He has admitted to the statement on his blog. And before anyone posts it...no, Bill Gates never explicitly said anything about 640K of memory.
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Badger #4 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	04-05-2005, 11:50 AM "I see a world market for four, maybe five computers." James Watson, President of IBM, 1943
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MacAddikt #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 30, 2002 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 2,118 Mac Specs: G5•2x1.8•1.5•320•8x+/-	04-05-2005, 02:47 PM “To create a new standard, it takes something that’s not just a little bit different, it takes something that’s really new and really captures people’s imagination and the Macintosh, of all the machines I’ve ever seen, is the only one that meets that standard.” — Bill Gates video: http://www.osdata.com/kind/gates.htm
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rs2sensen #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 20, 2005 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 1,416 Mac Specs: 1.67 Ghz 17" PB w/1 GB Ram; 400 MHz PM G4, 366Mhz iBook Firewire, Nano 4GB Black	04-05-2005, 02:50 PM I saw the original, but was reminded of it in someone's signature.... "Mac-Forums.com is not responsible for Acts of God™" -Schewb: April, 2nd 2005
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Jefe3223 #7 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	04-05-2005, 04:01 PM hahah, yeah! I knew that one would live in infamy. I'll come back with some good quotes, later...
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solidstalin #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 19, 2005 Location: Cornwall Posts: 288 Mac Specs: Imac G5	04-15-2005, 03:54 PM Against the rules :closed:
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rs2sensen #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 20, 2005 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 1,416 Mac Specs: 1.67 Ghz 17" PB w/1 GB Ram; 400 MHz PM G4, 366Mhz iBook Firewire, Nano 4GB Black	04-19-2005, 07:46 PM lol, yeah I was kind of confused before...
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mynameis #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 30, 2004 Posts: 3,378	04-19-2005, 11:07 PM "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races" - Carroll Shelby "Aerodynamics are for people that cannot build engines" - Enzo Ferrari There is also a Polk quote about not talking alot so you never have to repeat yourself, if anyone knows the exact quote, let me know.
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