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October 20, 2005
I Do Not Hate Microsoft: WSJ Edition
In response to John Dvorak's claim that tech journalists are besotted with Apple because they use Macs rather than PCs, WSJ Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg has this response:
"I can't speak for other writers and reviewers, but I use both platforms daily. And which machine I use has nothing to do with my reviews. I have praised Apple products in reviews written on Windows PCs, and praised Microsoft stuff in reviews written on Macs. The argument is just ludicrous.
"The truth is that Apple is the most innovative computer company, and the only one that largely aims at consumers and very small businesses. All the others are mainly focused on big corporate customers, as is Microsoft. There's nothing wrong with that, but I am focused on consumers, and the consumer space is also where change -- and thus news -- happens fastest.
"I have no problem with Microsoft's p.r. people -- they are smart and professional and I work well with them. But Apple has been on a roll for five years or more, with great products. As I have said publicly, if the products go south, I'll turn on them in a New York minute."
Walt left his response in the comments section of yesterday's posting (thanks!), and I hope other journalists drop by to respond.
Posted by Deborah Branscum at October 20, 2005 04:13 PM