[MonroeDNA]

Intel architecture vs. motorolla (Microsoft V. Apple).

The Apple was built on the Motorolla chip; the MS PC on the Intel.

Apple screwed themselves by having a "closed" system. They wouldn't give specs for how others could develop cards to go in their computer.

MS/Intel let everyone know how to invent cards and put them in--they gave out all the specs.

Apple is still struggling.

[rudy45]

How about the IBM AS/400? It is a GREAT system, but nobody likes it because they perceive it as being "closed" and "proprietary."