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Entelligence is a column by technology strategist and author Michael Gartenberg, a man whose desire for a delicious cup of coffee and a quality New York bagel is dwarfed only by his passion for tech. In these articles, he’ll explore where our industry is and where it’s going — on both micro and macro levels — with the unique wit and insight only he can provide.
That’s a pretty sappy title. It almost sounds like I’m talking about summer camp. You know, where everyone who goes to camp gets to have a part and everyone gets an award for something.
I think competition is good. I think healthy competition forces people and companies to push themselves further, innovate greater and drive products to the next level. Competition gave us Windows 7, the iPhone, and a host of other technologies and products as vendors looked to up their game and compete. While I don’t consider myself a fanboy of anything except perhaps Aaron Sorkin or NYC bagels, I also think fanboys (and fangirls) are good. I like people who are really passionate about the technology they buy and stand behind their passion. It’s good for people to be excited about tech. So if you’re a Windows 7, Snow Leopard or Ubuntu lover, I say. “Excellent!” Heck, if you’re a Newton, Amiga or Vectrex aficionado and hate anything created past 1995, that’s cool too. I’m talking about something else. I’m talking about a philosophy that says, If I win, then you must lose.
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