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Adam Osborne quotes

Author March 6, 1939 – March 18, 2003

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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
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. Adam Osborne
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. Adam Osborne
Adam Osborne quote: "With bundled machines you can throw away the hardware and keep..."
With bundled machines you can throw away the hardware and keep the software, and it's still a good buy. Adam Osborne
Adam Osborne quote: "The future lies in designing and selling computers that people..."
The future lies in designing and selling computers that people don't realize are computers at all. Adam Osborne
The guy who knows about computers is the last person you want to have creating documentation for people who don't understand computers. Adam Osborne
Adam Osborne quote: "People think computers will keep them from making mistakes...."
People think computers will keep them from making mistakes. They're wrong. With computers you make mistakes faster. Adam Osborne
Adam Osborne quote: "The most valuable thing you can make is a mistake - you can't..."
The most valuable thing you can make is a mistake - you can't learn anything from being perfect. Adam Osborne
Adam Osborne quote: "Money coming in says I've made the right marketing decisions."
Money coming in says I've made the right marketing decisions. Adam Osborne
Adam Osborne quote: "This is the ultimate con game - I'm having fun and people pay..."
This is the ultimate con game - I'm having fun and people pay me to do it. Adam Osborne
Adam Osborne quote: "I liken myself to Henry Ford and the auto industry, I give you..."
I liken myself to Henry Ford and the auto industry, I give you 90 percent of what most people need. Adam Osborne
Adam Osborne quote: "There'll be a special place in hell for the tape back-up people."
There'll be a special place in hell for the tape back-up people. Adam Osborne
Adam Osborne quote: "Venture capitalists are like lemmings jumping on the software..."
Venture capitalists are like lemmings jumping on the software bandwagon. Adam Osborne
Adam Osborne quote: "Adequacy is sufficient."
Adequacy is sufficient. Adam Osborne

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