"Apple being successful doesn't necessarily translate to Microsoft sucking." - absolutely. I remember reading somewhere (I'll post the link if I find it) that

"Apple being successful doesn't necessarily translate to Microsoft sucking." - absolutely. I remember reading somewhere (I'll post the link if I find it) that in terms of computers, Apple and Microsoft actually occupy very different positions in the market. Apple have something like 91% market share in desktops and laptops priced above $1000, while Microsoft dominate cheaper priced machines (how many Apple computers can you buy below $1000?). A person who is a Mac user is unlikely to voluntarily switch back to Windows, they tend to keep buying Macs despite the price tag (product differentiation justifies the price in their mind). How many people spend over $1000 on a new PC? Gamers and people who need/want advanced hardware, but they are in the minority of PC users. Obviously, this is in relation to the historical relationship between Apple and Microsoft, now Apple is mainly a consumer devices company in terms of revenue, and Microsoft will go toe-to-toe will Apple in the tablets and smartphones markets soon. Will be interesting to see how the relationship fares as this happens.