Fortune favours the brave.

I'm thankful to risk-takers for advancing us along toward the singularity.

You can dislike Apple as a company, but still be thankful for the advancements. I hated mobile phones before the advent of the iPhone. Now- although I'm happy with my iPhone - I'm sure I'd be happy with an Android GPhone or a Palm Pre. Apple was the trail-blazer that brought the concept to us- and now all smartphone owners get to reap the benefits.

I suppose that's where the lawsuit comes in. I think it's a bad move. Of course Android, Palm and even Microsoft are copying Apple's innovations- that's what happens when you have a runaway success. But Apple looks to be going down the same road of trying to protect its ideas that led to the famous "look and feel" Apple VS. Microsoft lawsuit that Apple ultimately lost.

Apple still has a big lead on in its competitors precisely because it's so much further down the the trail. When you compare the complete package, its followers can't yet match the UI and build finish of the original.

Apple should devote its energies to leading and heading further down the trail - not circling back and macheteing the mosquito covered safari tourists who can't get their maps unfolded.