As a generalization, which is what I was responding to, I stand by what I said. Sure, every company has its moments of stumbling, and miscalculations. Especially on their side-products and in the details. But as a generalization, as a statement of their performance in the big picture, over the long haul, and with their primary product lines, I don't have any problem with the statement I made. Even after reading what you wrote.

The only real exception would be during the mid-90's, when they really did have a lack of .... everything (leadership, focus, marketing, technical success, understanding the needs/wants of their users, etc.). But before that, and definitely since then, I think my statement fits just fine for the context that I was replying to.