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If we are really concerned about 'monopolies', the easiest way to address that is to remove them is to just stop granting through software patents. Considering
by dantheman 6y ago
If we are really concerned about 'monopolies', the easiest way to address that is to remove them is to just stop granting through software patents.
Considering that the 'new monopolies' are websites that have very low switching costs, it's hard to see how the consumer is harmed. It's more that the media and politicians don't like the competition for power.
- Natsu 6y agoRe: switching costs, the top story on HN points out right now that things aren't always that simple: https://gomox.medium.com/google-safe-browsing-can-kill-your-startup-7d73c474b98d https://gomox.medium.com/google-safe-browsing-can-kill-your-...