ICON Dashboard CPS proposal

Maybe, but we’re just following a strategy that has been successful in the past.

When Apple released the original Macintosh computer in 1984, they faced a challenge in terms of software. At the time, there weren’t many applications available for the Mac, and this made it difficult to market the computer to potential buyers.

To overcome this challenge, Apple created what they called “The Macintosh Software Sampler.” This was a catalogue that showcased the few applications that were available for the Mac at the time, but it went beyond just listing the software titles.

Instead, the catalogue presented each application in a way that highlighted its unique features and benefits. It also included detailed descriptions of how to use the software and what it could do, along with screenshots and graphics to help users understand what they were seeing.

By taking this approach, Apple was able to make the few applications they had available for the Macintosh look much more robust and capable than they actually were. This helped to create a sense of excitement and anticipation around the platform, which in turn helped to drive sales and encourage more developers to create software for the Mac.

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