Apogee Electronics quits Windows development
Apogee Electronics, makers of AD/DA hardware and recording systems, announced it will no longer be developing products for the Windows platform. I think what they are really saying is that they are struggling in these tough economic times and are trying to conserve resources. (Aren’t we all.)
Their tech support will continue support for products installed on Windows XP Service Pack 2. However, they have already fallen behind. The lastest Windows XP is Service Pack 3. Sounds like they had already dropped Windows some time ago but are just now announcing the fact.
If it were me, I’d be nervous about dropping Windows. Steve Jobs has been the leading force at Apple. Now his health is in question. If he does not return to the helm, what will happen to Apple?
Jobs was treated for pancreatic cancer in 2004. His appearance stunned audiences when he was last seen. He had lost a great deal of weight and looked downright frail. Many observers believe his cancer has returned and that he may never return to work.
Although Apple had a good quarter at the end of 2008, January has not been so good for them. Their market share has dropped from 16.4% to 13.7%. The SEC is investigating Job’s health because it is such an important issue regarding the market value of the company. Has Apple reached its apex and is now on decline?
Apogee’s decision may be a good one. But I always get a bit nervous about putting all my eggs in one basket, especially when that basket has dark clouds on the horizon.
– Rich Pulham