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These two aren't the same. If I want, for any reason, to not use Amazon, I can do that easily (even if I will have to pay more, it is my choice) by typing any
by dfps 9y ago
These two aren't the same.
If I want, for any reason, to not use Amazon, I can do that easily (even if I will have to pay more, it is my choice) by typing any other online store or seller into my browser, or going to a local store.
For the typical person, they cannot use anything other than Microsoft if they want to use a computer, period. Except Mac, which many can't afford and which is limiting in what programs it can run.
- llccbb 9y agoI agree that the current state of Amazon's retail goods is not a monopoly. We will see if that remains true in 10 years. Currently Microsoft does not have a monopoly on computer OS. They have practically no stake in mobile computers (smart phones). Mac has a decent share of desktop/laptop usage. Any claim that MacOS is "limiting in what programs it can run" is a 10 year old argument or so one sided (Windows is also limiting in what programs it can run....). The Microsoft of 20 years ago _did_ have a monopoly on computer OS.
- dfps 9y agoI would say they do. For everything except using a few social media apps, the PC is used (not the mobile). You may be speaking as someone techy. For most people, what I said still holds true.
- llccbb 9y agoAndroid has surpassed Windows as the largest share of web traffic[0], though maybe that means those social apps like Instagram, Facebook, etc. Stat counter also states that >35% of web browser traffic is mobile not desktop[1]. [0] http://gs.statcounter.com/press/android-overtakes-windows-for-first-time http://gs.statcounter.com/press/android-overtakes-windows-fo... [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usage_share_of_web_browsers#/media/File:Usage_share_of_web_browsers_(Source_StatCounter).svg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usage_share_of_web_browsers#/m...