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The two companies worked closely together to pioneer desktop publishing and there were many good times. Since that golden era, the companies have grown apart. Apple went through its near death experience, and Adobe was drawn to the corporate market with their Acrobat products.
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That's the starting point.
I think alot of Job's recent statements also probably stem from his current state of being.
No one likes to talk about it, but Steve Jobs is sick. Even if he is somehow able to beat the odds he must be in a very uncomfortable state. I wouldn't go as far as to say his business decissions are unsound, clearly he is still effectively leading apple, but I would say that some of the statements he has been making as of late are unwise.
Someone in his position, even as large and as loved as apple is, should not speak in absolutes or close doors. Apple's split with Adobe is very unusual after such a long and seemingly mutually beneficial relationship. What ever issues there may be with Flash I can't see Adobe being unwilling to work with Apple to try and resolve them. Adobe actually seems increasingly flexible and available, they even had reps at internext discussing their latest advancements in content protection.
I'm not shitting on the man, I feel for him, I really do. Just wanted to put that out there that he's in a very rough spot physically and I would assume mentally and emotionally. I know it goes against his nature and the board doesn't want to scare shareholders, but I think he should take a sabbatical. If for no other reason, for his own sake.
