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If someone does this better than them, then there will be no monopoly The problem is, this isn't necessarily true. Microsoft used to make the same argument in
by dhimes 9y ago
If someone does this better than them, then there will be no monopoly
The problem is, this isn't necessarily true. Microsoft used to make the same argument in the '90s. The point is when you get entrenched in so many areas it becomes hard to switch. It's a network effect of information rather than people. There would have to be a significant improvement in order for people to switch (with some other motivation, like political).
- dhimes 9y ago^^ s/with some other motivation/without some other motivation/
- webwanderings 9y agoIf there were only 100 people on the planet, you'd only need one government. Would you call it monopoly? Internet as a whole is monolithic in nature. You are hitting the boundaries with the potential of one product delivering whatever it is supposed to deliver, in the best possible manner which satisfies everyone. If Internet could be broken down and become diverse, you'll naturally see more diversity of choices easily cohabiting.