10 years ago Michael Dell said Apple should close shop

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redrumloa wrote:
Apple's stock is up ~2700% in the last 10 years, Dell's stock is flat lined over 10 years.

If you're going to throw useless statistics out, then why not look at both companies for the last 15 years, 20 years, 25 years?  It flips the charts quite nicely.  The fact is Apple stock in 1997 was <$4.  There are only two ways to go from there, bankrupt or up.

[adolescent]

redrumloa wrote:
Because he made his remark 10 years ago, I chose a 10 year chart. That only makes sense.

I see your point.  

But, at that point the Apple Computer stock was down ~58% (and still falling) for the last 10 years and was basically worthless.  Dell, on the other hand was up ~14,000% for the same period.  So, I'd say at the time Dell was probably right.

[adolescent]

redrumloa wrote:
My main point is it was a stupid statement for a man in his position, to say about a competitor, in front of thousands of IT pros.

Lots of CEO types do this.  In fact, the statement in question is a response to mud slinging by Steve Jobs towards Dell.  Ever seen Triumph of the Nerds?  Jobs slams Microsoft at every turn, and continues to do so to this day.  So, should the "Forbes Most Powerful Business Person" do this?

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