Flashback: Remember When Michael Dell Said Apple Should Shut Down And Return Money To Shareholders?
Feb 5, 2013, 20:21 IST
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When asked what he'd do with Apple if he were in Jobs' shoes, Dell said:
What would I do? I'd shut it down and give the money back to the shareholders.
Ouch!
Jobs had his own say in the matter, reportedly telling Apple employees at the time, "F--- Michael Dell."
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Today, Dell (the company) was forced to go private, taking a $2 billion loan from Microsoft and investments from Silver Lake and Michael Dell.
Well, there's some vindication for Apple.