Your argument is a total non sequitur to begin with. If you were a large business buying computers in the mid 80's you bought them directly from manufacturer (

Your argument is a total non sequitur to begin with. If you were a large business buying computers in the mid 80's you bought them directly from manufacturer (Compaq, Apple, whoever). If you were a small business you bought your computer(s) from a third party (computer store, Sears, wherever). The Mac lost because most businesses bought for price and compatibility.