Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics

Deep down, we all know it. Stats are usually very carefully organized to present something in a positive light for some interested party. They are usually as unbiased as your local politician. That doesn't mean they lie, but it may mean they corral data to "help provoke" a certain outcome.

But rarely have I seen "market share" so carefully dissected as this article. Not only does it reveal some standard cheats, but it also hits my personal sweet-spot by comparing Apple and Microsoft products.

You can get a lot out of this even without worrying about who the examples are about.