It was argued at the time whether Apple was acquiring NeXT or if Apple was paying NeXT to take over and guide Apple. Regardless of which is more true it might

It was argued at the time whether Apple was acquiring NeXT or if Apple was paying NeXT to take over and guide Apple. Regardless of which is more true it might go down as one of the all time best turn-around stories in history. Recall that Apple was circling the drain and one then-successful tech CEO was saying it would be better if Apple just shut down and returned the money to the shareholders[1]. Well, Mr. Dell, the shareholders did get paid -- a whole lot more than yours did! [1] https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/Flashback-Remember-When-Michael-Dell-Said-Apple-Should-Shut-Down-And-Return-Money-To-Shareholders/articleshow/21387783.cms https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/Flashback-Remember-When-...