This seems like a rational question to me. Wonder why it was tagged as flamebait.

I've noticed that those who complain the loudest about Apple's every move also proclaim loudly that they don't own and would never own Apple products.

Something sneaky tells me that they do, however, own Apple options (puts) or have shorted the stock.

Yes. MY agenda is showing.

I don't mind the Apple stories.

I mind that Anti-Apple-baiting.

For people who don't buy their stuff but just want to complain.

That is my point: Stop whining and find better news for nerds.

Slashdot has turned into a bunch of sissy girls.

What's next:

"Apple Admits to Typo in iPhone Manual"

"Is Steve Jobs Related to Hitler?"

"Apple Blocks Anti-Apple App from Store"

"Apple Customer Server Fails to Answer Phone in 2 Rings"

"Non-Apple Owners Who Complain About Apple Products, Largest Growing Demographic on Web"

They test your pee for Mountain Dew.

I expect to see this as a front-page slashdot story..... any day now...

I'm glad to hear this. Will be upgrading soon.

I'm amazed at all the people who keep repeating the FUD about apple while claiming to never own a product.

Actually I did personally review Zoho project management and CRM products in comparison to what else is out there, and found that not only were they sub-standard, but their marketing materials and awards claimed to have won were borderline fraudulent.

So you disagree with my opinion, state that you really don't have one of your own, and if I want evidence to back your baseless opinion, I have to find it myself?

Thanks.

almost

When I say they are the Roger Corman of software, I say it with a lot of love.

But to say his career was most notable for launching the careers of others who later became better known, you're kind of white-washing the truth.

He has always created quickly crafted movies that capitalize on the moment in time they are being produced. They are bubblegum movie making, and I don't think even he would disagree.

By the way, his autobiography, "How I Made A Hundred Movies In Hollywood And Never Lost A Dime" is a great read.

Any other reason? Perhaps they are a bit cheaper?

I do think he has a point that a degree in anything doesn't mean you're going to be any good, and I learned a heck of a lot of programming back in the 80's on my own, in my basement.

But, the motive here seems to be cost, not anything else.

And Zoho products show it. They are poor quality knock-offs of other, more commercially popular packages.

The are the Rodger Corman of software.

(Apologies to Mr Corman)