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In the past, too many competing browsers resulted in a frustrating experience for web application developers. Does Google have undue influence now? Sure. But I

• MyOutfitIsVague 2y ago
  It was more than just too many competing browsers, from what I understand. It was a few competing browsers that interpreted standards completely different, and a standards body that was slow enough to be completely ineffective. I'd argue that the main problem was not too much competition, but effective anti-competitive behavior (and simple laziness) from Microsoft in particular. The frustrating experience was primarily caused by Internet Explorer.
  • Jensson 2y ago
    We will move back to a worse version of that when Microsoft buys Chrome, since now Google aren't allowed to compete in this space.