I've seen it many times before where companies let they're success go to their head. I'm sure BR and FW were increase profit and new strategy decisions made by marketing and upper executives not developers. While I'm not naive to think either decision marks the beginning of the end for apple, it does indicate to me a change in priorities. I liked apple when they were focused on computers and software for design and video.

Something I read today...

With the new 24" LED screens shipping, with a glossy display, no Firewire, and only the minidisplay connector... Apple is discontinuing the old matte 23" Apple Cinema Display.

The 24" is intended as a second monitor for laptops, Not sure what they are up to with the 23" display, it's still on their site but the store says "discontinued".