something to think about
something to think about
- Subject: something to think about
- From: TMD Consulting <email@hidden>
- Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:30:41 -0400
folks,
i found the following quote from this week's tidbits:
User groups are feeling the effects of appliancification as well.
After all, who attends a dishwasher user group? Most user groups
are seeing memberships drop for this reason (the appliancification
of the Mac, not too much dishwasher-related content), and they're
struggling with how to meet the needs of long-time members while
evolving to become relevant to new Mac users. Honestly, I think
it's going to be a tough row to hoe, since it's difficult to focus
the efforts of a group on a topic, like the Mac, that most people
take for granted these days. Perhaps user groups should try
broadening out with Mac-related child care, Mac-enabled speed
dating, or Mac-related exercise classes (just try bench-pressing
a Power Mac G5!).
the article was discussing the mac os the times (and of, course, they
are a-changin'), esp the "appliancification" of the mac - achieving a
longtime vision of Chairman Steve, btw - and the effects on resellers,
expos, etc... and users groups. i watched the computer users groups in
our area recede for some time and came to the same opinions as adam has
here.
anyways, i figured that most of you had read adam's comments and was
curious about your take on them.
mark heard
TMD Consulting
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http://www.tmdconsulting.com
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