I'm no expert but since Apple nixed the true G4 specs which included PC peripheral connectivity originally I suspect every 3rd party maker of accessory items labeled as apple compatible has to pay some fee. . That is if the box says Apple or Mac on it anywhere no matter who makes itAt 12:04 PM -0400 5/18/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Releasing OS 8 or 9 for free would greatly encourage the used market -- which Apple would, apparently, rather see crushed.
And why not? Apple sees not one cent from the second-hand market. It makes no business sense to do anything that would discourage the sale of new computers.
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Apple has made some money on it. And since buying my PCI Macs I have bought a lot of these items. And official New Apple software as well.
And consider how much money must exchange hands for a repair shop to hang out a certified Apple repair shingle ? In Cuyahoga Falls Ohio there is a place called " The Mac Exchange " . The prices there on used eqiupment and repairs is so high it would fry your cpu just thinking about it !
Apple not making money off the second -hand market ?
Next you'll be telling me GM doesn't make any money selling high performance crate motors to hot rodders !
-- Adrian
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