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I agree and don't think it's limited to programming. Considering business, it's difficult for a large established organization to make drastic changes. It's mu
by Jasber 17y ago
I agree and don't think it's limited to programming. Considering business, it's difficult for a large established organization to make drastic changes.
It's much easier for a new entrant (startups) to innovate because they don't have the same baggage.
- mechanical_fish 17y agoYes, where by "baggage" you mean "vitally important existing customers, users, and dependencies that will break if you change anything".
- Jasber 17y agoYes, I do. But that doesn't change my statement. If you're not willing to break your business to change with the times, someone else will--and by the time you react it's too late.
- jmaygarden 17y agoCase in point: Blockbuster versus Netflix http://www.onlykent.com/20100318/blockbuster-bankruptcy-2010-latest-news-and-shares-drop/ http://www.onlykent.com/20100318/blockbuster-bankruptcy-2010...