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Given that they're both open source, built to the same open standard, and (at least nominally) completely interoperable, I'd say "complement" would be a better

Given that they're both open source, built to the same open standard, and (at least nominally) completely interoperable, I'd say "complement" would be a better word than "rival."

jmspring 12y ago
It is generally considered a positive thing when proposed standards have multiple independent implementations.
- kcorbitt 12y ago
  Yes, I think you're agreeing with me?
  - paulgb 12y ago
    It's a second implementation of your opinion.