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Because in the tech/software industry, the second best thing always wins. Windows vs OS/2[1], x86 vs. Motorola, Atari vs. Intellivision, Betamax vs VHS ... Se

Because in the tech/software industry, the second best thing always wins. Windows vs OS/2[1], x86 vs. Motorola, Atari vs. Intellivision, Betamax vs VHS ... See also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worse_is_better https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worse_is_better [1] Windows vs. almost any other operating system of the time really...

tssva 8y ago
All of those are examples of products that had better technical specs on paper but didn't fullfill the needs of the market. They were beat out by solutions which did a better job of doing so and therefore truly were the better solution.
- gerbilly 8y ago
  Some got to market earlier and the used network effects to retain the market.
  - loeg 8y ago
    Getting to market earlier is just one way to better fulfill the needs of the market.