AppleInsider writes IBM launches internal pilot program to test migration to Macs "Long-time Microsoft Windows supporter IBM has recently initiated an internal pilot program to study the possibility of moving a significant number of its employees to Apple's Mac platform, leaked company documents show."
"After the four month test period, the 14 research scientists, 8 software engineers, a director, and a VP staff assistant participating in the pilot program were asked to provide feedback. Of the 22 of 24 who responded, Roughly Drafted reported that 18 said that the Mac offered a "better or best experience" compared to their existing computer, one rated it "equal or good," and three said the Mac offered a "worse experience." Only 3 choose to go back to a ThinkPad.
"Said another: "I have been a true PC stalwart for 2+ decades, but after trying Vista, I’m ready for a change."
The "second phase of the program that will see 50 employees equipped with Apple notebooks during the first half of 2008. Pending feedback, the company will then add an additional 50 to 100 users in the second half of the year. "
Given that they have 355,766 employees, At this rate they'll all be using Macs in about 2,000 years.
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