IBM went down because of the secondary market that developed from Microsoft providing software to dozens (hundreds) of other vendors. Also, they were behind the curve that Apple created with the advent of the desktop (personal) computer. IBM failed to innovate, which is where Apple excels.
i don't think I need a history lesson. I have the facts! Maybe you want to look at those.
Save your Apple porn for somebody who gives a damn.
You know very little about the demise of IBM. I owned stock in the company starting back in 1958. If Apple doesn’t get its head out of its keyster, it will follow its predecessors into the wastebasket of history.
IBM failed to innovate, which is where Apple excels.
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There, you have it!! Innovation and quality of product is key. Keep building a better mousetrap, and people will buy it at a higher price because of innovation and quality. Those who use both Apple and Microsoft products understand the differences that set the two apart.
While IBM was pushed out of the spotlight by upstarts like Microsoft, Google and Apple, it continues to be a very strong company and a good "blue chip" investment.
IBM had close to $100 billion in revenue last year and will be around for quite a while.