> I always thought that these companies were the ones who invented "how to do good web apps" No. These companies were the first to get a critical mass in their

> I always thought that these companies were the ones who invented "how to do good web apps" No. These companies were the first to get a critical mass in their respective markets or product categories. then they used that position to smother or buy out competitors and ensure their survival. There is nothing mythical or extraordinary about what those companies did, just some mediocre people who were in the right place at the right time.