Cringely sees a future where Windows programs run on the Mac operating system. And so does John Martellaro. The idea is that Microsoft's complacency in not fixing Windows' security will provide Apple with a big opportunity. If they play it right, Apple could significantly increase its share of the OS market.

These guys are astute observers of technology trends, so I think there may be something here.

Then again, I bought into the pre-Segway hype, where the experts were sure the device was going to be some kind of flying car.