Comments on: Apple’s Bite!

By: Adobe Max 2008 | FlashMoto

Adobe Max 2008 | FlashMoto — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:46:19 +0000

[...] would Apple bite Adobe [...]

By: Difort

Difort — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:34:54 +0000

@ Mike, you are right, hopefully Apple to buy Adobe then Microsoft destroy this fantastic creation!
@ Darren, thank you for your comments. I’ve fixed the typo with victim.
As for the free floating of capital. The problem was in anti-monopoly committee since Yahoo and Microsoft(MSN.Live) are companies from one bottle. If we will look at Apple and Adobe they are not monopolies and different spheres of business to meet with. That’s why Apple keep buying software developers without any problems till they get 27% of all market.

By: Darren

Darren — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:30:40 +0000

@ Difort, “its all about free floating of capital. If Apple would have enough cash they would be able to buy Adobe without it’s permission”. Well, this isn’t true, is it? The existing shareholders have to agree to sell their shares to Apple. Look at Microsoft and Yahoo.

“Of course, the victim is Apple” – is this meant to say “the victim is Adobe”.

Lastly, Adobe have always wanted to put a Flash player on the iPhone. It’s Apple that has been blocking them. Research Jobs’ statements on this for proof.

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:24:08 +0000

If I were Apple I would only consider buying Adobe to keep Microsoft away from it. If Microsoft were to get hold of Adobe and its products then it could spell grave danger for Apple and its ability to cope for designers and general Internet users.

By: Difort

Difort — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:25:49 +0000

@Maxwell, thanks!
@Tony, I’m sorry if I mislead you what I mean is that Apple occupied 3d place in mobile suppliers revenue and if we will compare 1 specific product (since Apple has only iPhone) we will realize that they are the winners.
@Andreas actually I hoping that Adobe has enough cash to defend itself but $25 billions against them!
@Cory, its all about free floating of capital. If Apple would have enough cash they would be able to buy Adobe without it’s permission.

By: Cory Mathews

Cory Mathews — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:19:56 +0000

O someone just shoot me now. If apple gets their hands on Adobe we are all screwed. As if the production suite wasnt expensive enough, expect that to double if apple has their way. Whats next all the adobe software will only run on apply supported hardware… ah shit. I respect Adobe quite a bit they put out some great software, imho I cannot say the same about apple. I hope Adobe holds their own the way they have been.

By: Andreas Johansson

Andreas Johansson — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:34:14 +0000

Lets hope apple and adobe keep themself far away from each other. Not due to anything i got against Apple, just that monopoly is bad, no matter who holds it.

Tony: I think the numbers and source for that is http://www.kantush.com/apple-the-third-largest-phone-supplier/ and its only for the third quarter. Ofcourse theres several ways to look at the numbers.

By: Tony Cheetham

Tony Cheetham — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:26:11 +0000

“Seems this problem will be solved in the nearest future because Apple is the third-largest mobile supplier in the word.”

No it’s not, it’s not even close to third. Not by a factor of 10.

By: Maxwell Ariss

Maxwell Ariss — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:28:08 +0000

I think were they to join, I would be a happy camper..

Interesting topic though, Its intriguing to think about how the financial crisis in the states will affect our favorite companies all over the world..

Cheers Mate, keep it up !