It seems like Apple ($AAPL) might be on the same path to repeating the same fatal tactical mistake it did in the 90’s against Microsoft ($MSFT). To refresh our memories, here’s a brief time-line of how Apple had the opportunity to rule the computing world:

From 1980’s to 1995, Apple ruled the computing world with their then exceptional interface of Mac OS. Apple did business the classic Apple-way; bundling their hardware and software and of course locking consumers into the Apple ecosystem.

Apple had the opportunity to build their OS business and lock out Microsoft for good by licensing the MacOS to other hardware vendors. And after 1995 Apple lost the OS war to Microsoft’s Windows ‘95.
…..More Apple vs. Microsoft time-line here

Now we have another OS war in disguise again! Well, a lot of people see it as a mobile device war but it’s really another OS war. It is Google’s Android vs Apple. And Why do I think Apple might blow it again??!!!

Google ($GOOG) is executing Microsoft’s play book by creating an OS to potentially work on “all” mobile device platforms. And what is Apple doing? Of course repeating the same Apple-way business model; creating an Apple-only ecosystem. Ughh…Steve are you this hard headed?

And as of recent, Google brings on the iPad killer