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We cannot have both the uniformity that comes of a single universal browser and the benefits that come from a free marketplace. So long as anyone can make a bro
by tbirrell 10y ago
We cannot have both the uniformity that comes of a single universal browser and the benefits that come from a free marketplace. So long as anyone can make a browser, there will be differences. And the day we try to eliminate that will be a dark day indeed.
- chii 10y agothey should have a minimum level of compatibility. that's the meaning of a standard. that's why DVD players can play any DVD, no matter who manufactured it. open standards means open competition. if in the future, only browsers who can implement the EME can survive, it will kill the small start up browser who other wise would have innovated and beat the incumbent.
- vntok 10y ago> that's why DVD players can play any DVD, no matter who manufactured it This is not entirely true though: a US-bought DVD player won't accept to play DVDs bought in China, Europe, Australia, etc.
- chii 10y agobut a chinese made DVD player can play a US dvd. The fact that a browser sucks doesn't prevent good browsers from being made. But with this EME, you now is forced to use the US made dvd player, for no good reason other than profit for the encumbent.