Adam Osborne quotes

I liken myself to Henry Ford and the auto industry, I give you 90 percent of what most people need. (Adam Osborne)
Money coming in says I've made the right marketing decisions. View quote
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People think computers will keep them from making mistakes. They're wrong. With computers you make mistakes faster. View quote
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The guy who knows about computers is the last person you want to have creating documentation for people who don't understand computers. View quote
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The small businessman is smart; he realizes there's no free lunch. On the other hand, he knows where to go to get a good inexpensive sandwich. View quote
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The future lies in designing and selling computers that people don't realize are computers at all. View quote
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This is the ultimate con game - I'm having fun and people pay me to do it. View quote
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I take what I see work. I'm a strict believer in the scientific principle of believing nothing, only taking the best evidence available at the present time, interpreting it as best you can, and leaving your mind open to the fact that new evidence will appear tomorrow. View quote
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Adequacy is sufficient. View quote
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Venture capitalists are like lemmings jumping on the software bandwagon. View quote
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We can learn from IBM's successful history that you don't have to have the best product to become number one. You don't even have to have a good product. (Adam Osborne)
With bundled machines you can throw away the hardware and keep the software, and it's still a good buy. View quote
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There'll be a special place in hell for the tape back-up people. View quote
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The most valuable thing you can make is a mistake - you can't learn anything from being perfect. View quote
Adam Osborne

Adam Osborne

Occupation: American Author
Born: March 6, 1939
Died: March 18, 2003
Quotes count: 14

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