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> ... and then surrendered it to Facebook. Woz and Jobs surrendered their company too. Woz became disillusioned and Jobs got fired. They still managed to do a
by staunch 12y ago
> ... and then surrendered it to Facebook.
Woz and Jobs surrendered their company too. Woz became disillusioned and Jobs got fired. They still managed to do a lot of important work during that time, including creating the PC industry.
> Facebook controls the industry now...
Oculus may be the leading player, but they're just one company making products. Other companies can make products too.
> Automobiles would certainly have done well even if he had, since transportation is a fundamental technology, but VR goggles aren't.
There's nothing fundamental about cars. There were other means of transportation. But VR is just as inevitable as cars were. When people what they could have, they'll demand it, just like they did with cars.
> How long will their development be delayed because Oculus no longer feels the pressure of getting their company off the ground?
John Carmack's work ethic is famous. He doesn't screw around and everyone else has to keep up with him. None of these guys is motivated by money, which means they've got a good shot.
> Let's wait and see what actually happens.
The VR industry is on a rocket ship trajectory and these guys launched it by shipping real products. That's already happened. Of course it's true that the hard work and fun of VR has only begun.