One of the problems with open-source development is that people have a tough time getting momentum. You need very dedicated individuals to lay the groundwork. I think [the prize] was a good way to motivate people.

I call myself a Mac person. But I'm also a realist. In my full-time job, I've tried several times to switch to Mac, but we use Windows as our back end, Windows Server and Exchange, Outlook 2003. But all the implementations on the Mac lack features [available in Windows].

I'm overwhelmed that a solution was found within the time limit. It's really been an emotional roller coaster. At one point I had no clue if anyone was even working on it, but then two weeks ago things started moving.

I don't think they would admit it, but yes, we had an impact. All these people yelling and screaming for dual boot, yeah, I think it certainly helped. People were willing to donate their money and support, and I think Apple heard the message loud and clear.

It's a little more polished than ours, but this product is extremely unfinished. Except for the drivers, it's pretty much what we have.

Apple listened to what its users wanted and reacted to it. I'm very happy about it, but I'm also a little sad that our project, which was just getting momentum, was made largely irrelevant now.