Apple

Okay, so Apple won some survey of the world's leading brands. Good for them.
http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSL2850164020080331?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0

I was confused only by this: "At the other end of the spectrum, Microsoft had "gone from innovative and bold to stodgy and follower," said another unnamed reader."

"Gone from innovative and bold to stodgy and follower"? I resent that mischaracterization of Microsoft! I demand an explanation:

When was Microsoft ever innovative and bold? It's a serious question.

Allow me to link to a funny post here, as I have nothing funny to say myself. An excerpt:

Here's proof that Apple is already capturing mindshare in the market. These are things you never hear:

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The Rip Ragged blog lays down some text on some things would-be competitors to Apple should know. There's wisdom in those words:

...a Windows computer is great for rebooting and running all of your cool anti-virus apps... Your Windows machine will also hold down a stack of loose papers next to an open window on a breezy day.

Yep. A couple things need to be cheerfully challenged, however.

...Pure open source is really nice, but nobody is in charge. There isn't anybody to sue when you lose your entire digital life to a keystroke. Accountability and warranties are important.
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