Credible(?) Gruber practically did: http://daringfireball.net/2002/09/on_joel_on_software http://daringfireball.net/2002/09/on_joel_on_software >> In fact, I t

Credible(?) Gruber practically did: http://daringfireball.net/2002/09/on_joel_on_software http://daringfireball.net/2002/09/on_joel_on_software >> In fact, I think Spolsky is wrong about nearly everything in his article. >> Let’s divide computer users into two groups — people who think computers are fun, and people who just happen to use a computer. Which group do you think buys more software (even including all the Linux nerds in the first group)? Which group do you think most Mac users are in? >> Don’t get me wrong, the Windows software market is much larger than the Mac market, and there are millions more Windows nerds than Mac nerds — if you’re trying to sell into big corporations, write for Windows. I’m not even arguing anything silly, like that Mac users, on average, are smarter than their Windows counterparts. (Although I will link to this.) All I’m saying is this: amongst computer users who actually buy software, Mac users comprise a signficantly larger chunk than 4 percent. Significantly. >> Mac users value attention to detail and intuitive, consistent, attractive interfaces. Developers who share these values would do well to create software for the Mac, where they are likely to be rewarded handsomely for their efforts. Developers who would prefer to program more features with less attention to detail should not.