While true, this was exactly how Apple designed the cloning program. They refused to license to large PC companies like Gateway, and instead chose a couple smal

While true, this was exactly how Apple designed the cloning program. They refused to license to large PC companies like Gateway, and instead chose a couple small no-names. As a result, you had Apple with their huge advertising budget and retail presence, while mailorder companies like Power could really only afford to market in Mac magazines/tradeshows. (IMO, this indicates Apple was never serious about clones; and wanted to keep it on a small scale. It was only done to appease the conventional wisdom on wall street.)