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Sure, probably a bit earlier but the vast majority of [i]real professionals[/i] were stuck with Macs. Pro Tools M-Powered for example had to have been a minuscule portion of overall Pro Tools market and people still used that on Macs. Not having a real desktop solution for a long period of time was the last nail for a good portion of users.


It wasn't people following Protools: it was Protools chasing the chasing markets that had already started to leave.


Avid is not exactly known for their strategic vision. And talk about wringing customers for every possible penny too.




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