Age Quote by Steve Jobs
“The desktop computer industry is dead. Innovation has virtually ceased. Microsoft dominates with very little innovation. That's over. Apple lost. The desktop market has entered the dark ages, and it's going to be in the dark ages for the next 10 years, or certainly for the rest of this decade.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public remarks on technology trends, 2000s
The desktop market is stagnant, dominated by Microsoft with little innovation, and is projected to remain obsolete for years.
In simple terms: Desktops are dying and will stay that way.
Key Takeaway
Accept the shift to mobile and cloud.
Themes
technology
market decline
competition
innovation
future trends
Mood
cautious
realistic
Type
analytical
predictive
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- IT planning
- career decisions
- investment analysis
Key Concepts
Monopolies
innovation stasis
industry cycles
Questions to Reflect On
- How will you adapt your tech strategy?
- What alternatives exist for innovation?
A Different Perspective
Assumes no resurgence of desktop demand.
