> The lock in isn't a negative, it's just a cost. > just use the other vendor, The point of lock in is to make it not a “just” to use a different vendor. I a

> The lock in isn't a negative, it's just a cost. > just use the other vendor, The point of lock in is to make it not a “just” to use a different vendor. I also disagree with characterizing it as a cost. It is a negative because of its risk.