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If they went extinct they were not superior.
by WeylandYutani 4y ago
If they went extinct they were not superior.
- asah 4y agothe best tech doesn't always win, and in fact the "best" tech is typically promoted by people who focus more on the tech and less on go-to-market and competitive strategy. And thus, the "best" tech often loses to the tech that (for example) is better packaged or promoted. Python is a nice example: inelegant language with many deep flaws, but easy syntax and "batteries included" won the day.
- eddieroger 4y agoBetamax was superior to VHS, and it went the way of the dinosaur. Sometimes better means more expensive, and that's not always the popular choice. It wasn't the better survivor, but it was the better format. First to market, higher res, smaller tape, longer life, still lost. But don't take my word for it. https://kodakdigitizing.com/blogs/news/what-is-the-difference-between-betamax-and-vhs https://kodakdigitizing.com/blogs/news/what-is-the-differenc...
- bombcar 4y agoSuperior includes cost, and even things like number of suppliers.
- Sporktacular 4y agoThat's just not true. Shoddy builders put quality builders out of business all the time. Guess it depends on your faith in markets and your definition of superior.