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I think most businesses are built "on the back of somebody else". That's the way commerce works. Think of things in the real world: - A store in a mall... de
by keltex 16y ago
I think most businesses are built "on the back of somebody else". That's the way commerce works. Think of things in the real world:
- A store in a mall... depends on the mall operator to maintain and promote the mall
- A auto parts manufacturer... depends on the auto manufacturer to sell parts and maintain the brand
- An MacOS developer... depends on Apple to sell Macs to supply a market.
- A franchisee (e.g. McDonalds)... depends on the corporation to promote the brand.
The list goes on and on. Of course you have to assess the risk / rewards in any case before you decide it's worthwhile to move forward. But rejecting any business that depends on a platform (software or otherwise) eliminates many many business opportunities.
- spencerfry 16y agoThat's far less true for the Web and that's what's relevant here.
- shadowfox 16y agoAre you saying that web applications are more standalone than most other pieces of software?
- sscheper 16y agoIn denial.