SAN FRANCISCO, June 10 - Nearly a quarter-century ago, Apple Computer ran a snarky ad after its onetime rival encroached on its territory: "Welcome, I.B.M. Seriously." This week, however, Steven P. Jobs had a different message for Big Blue, which had since become a chief ally: "Goodbye. Seriously."
Apple CEO Steve Jobs (L) shakes hands with Intel President and CEO Paul Otellini at the Apple Worldwide Developer Conference in San Francisco, California June 6, 2005.
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