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Tell us what you think about Sun buying Apple

Will Sun buy Apple? More importantly, what will Sun do with Apple Computer if the two complete a deal? Should Sun meld MacOS and Solaris? Keep Apple's distinctive "rainbow-apple" logo and drop Sun's logo? What would you do if you were Scott McNealy?

Tell us what you think by answering the following questions, then select Submit Form.

  1. Given what we know about Sun's rumored attempt to purchase Apple, what's your general opinion on this transaction?
    Good idea for both firms
    Good for Sun, bad for Apple
    Bad for Sun, good for Apple
    Bad idea for both firms
    I don't know

  2. If Sun buys or merges with Apple, "Snapple" should
    Keep MacOS and Solaris separate
    Port MacOS to SPARC
    Offer a Mac GUI for Solaris
    None of the above
    I don't know

  3. If Sun buys or merges with Apple, the two companies should
    Use both logos to identify the different product lines and divisions
    Keep the Sun logo and drop the Apple logo
    Keep the Apple logo and drop Sun's logo
    Create a new logo

  4. Apple's most recent quarter, traditionally a strong one, ended with a $69 million loss for the company. How did Apple find itself in this predicament? (select all that apply)
    Poor-performing hardware
    Poor-performing software
    Poor price/performance
    Lousy advertising
    Unfair competition
    Misguided management
    Buggy hardware or software
    Non-compliance with standards
    None of the above
    I don't know

  5. Apple should
    Remain independent
    Merge with a hardware firm
    Merge with a software firm
    Merge with a entertainment/publishing firm
    Merge with a consumer electronics firm
    Merge with the highest bidder
    None of the above
    I don't know

  6. The best, most synergistic suitor for Apple is
    AT&T Digital Disney Fujitsu HP
    IBM Intel Microsoft Motorola Oracle
    SGI Sony Sun Microsystems
    None of the above I don't know

  7. The worst, least synergistic suitor for Apple is
    AT&T Digital Disney Fujitsu HP
    IBM Intel Microsoft Motorola Oracle
    SGI Sony Sun Microsystems
    None of the above I don't know

  8. I think Apple will merge/be purchased
    In the next two months
    From two to six months from now
    From six to 12 months from now
    A year or more from now
    I don't know

  9. I use an Apple computer (select all that apply)
    At home
    At my place of business
    At school
    I'm not an Apple user

  10. I use a SPARC or Solaris computer (select all that apply)
    At home
    At my place of business
    At school
    I'm not a SPARC or Solaris user

  11. Assuming the financial arrangements were fair to all, would a Sun-Apple merger be good for Sun? For Apple? How would you structure the combined companies? What products would you keep? Discontinue? Sell?

Please select one of the buttons below and watch for an upcoming story based on the aggregate results of this survey. Thank you!

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