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> They're leveraging their (de facto) monopoly If it's necessary to put a qualifier on the word "monopoly", it's a great indication that it's not a monopoly.
by parineum 1y ago
> They're leveraging their (de facto) monopoly
If it's necessary to put a qualifier on the word "monopoly", it's a great indication that it's not a monopoly.
- dcow 1y agoI don’t think the qualifier was necessary. I think it was used to describe the obvious nature of anyone owning the sole software distribution means on their platform, it gives them a de facto monopoly on that means as opposed to a natural? monopoly where they just got so big they fell into it.
- bigyabai 1y agoApple unquestionably monopolizes the App Store. Whether or not you consider it a substantial monopoly is it's own thing, but the App Store itself is segregated from competition.
- BlueTemplar 1y agoThis word is not used in the real world anyway. And depending on the jurisdiction, there often isn't even a minimum 50% market share to qualify.