IBM Dumping ThinkPads For Powerbooks?
from the seems-unlikely... dept
While the rumors of IBM's sale of its PC business to Lenovo are pretty much confirmed, another rumor is starting up that IBM will use the deal to tie themselves much closer to Apple -- possibly even an acquisition. Unlike the Lenovo rumor, though, there seems to be very little to back this one up, other than wishful thinking. It's not clear that it makes sense for either side -- both of whom seem to be heading in opposite directions. Also, it's hard to believe Steve Jobs would agree to such a deal without a major fight.
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And some how those blue pin stripe suits and pink ipods don't seem to belong in the same plane of reality much less the same business.
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It looks like it's been a couple of decades since you've dealt with IBM.
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Stock Prices And Dress Codes
As for dress, I worked at IBM in San Jose from 1983 through 1995. I wore a blue pinstripe suit my first day there and my boss asked if I was bucking for manager already. That was the last time I wore a suit unless I had to (like customer meetings).
Granted, I was a software developer, but the culture for techies was definitely casual. I even wore an Apple sweater a few times that I had conned the Apple company store into selling me.
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