Application Quote by Steve Ballmer
“Let's face it, the Internet was designed for the PC. The Internet is not designed for the iPhone. That's why they've got 75,000 applications - they're all trying to make the Internet look decent on the iPhone.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Microsoft Developer Conference, 2007
The Internet’s original architecture favors desktop computers, making mobile adaptation difficult and leading to many apps trying to improve its appearance on phones.
In simple terms: The web was built for PCs, not phones, causing many apps to fix it.
Design for mobile first.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- mobile web browsing
- app development
- UI redesign
- cross‑platform testing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we redesign the web for phones without excessive apps?
- What trade‑offs exist between performance and design?
Mobile‑first design can be costly and may limit functionality.