Give me a break. Next was in the negative when Apple acquired it (Next was bought for $350 million + Apple agreed to cover Next's $50 million in debt). Moreover Apple was planning to buy Jean-Louise Gasse's Be (creators of the BeOS) first. Only after Be demanded more money than Apple was willing to pay did they then go to Next.
Also remember, Next failed to even get an IPO off the ground. They tried but interest was so low that it was cancelled.
Jobs maneuvered Gil Amelio out like a pro but that's an example of office politics not a statement on the value of Next.
Also remember, Next failed to even get an IPO off the ground. They tried but interest was so low that it was cancelled.
Jobs maneuvered Gil Amelio out like a pro but that's an example of office politics not a statement on the value of Next.