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MSN Messenger was playing catchup to ICQ, they only became a leader by process of elimination when ICQ turned into adware and MSN was the only non-awful contend

by na85 11y ago

MSN Messenger was playing catchup to ICQ, they only became a leader by process of elimination when ICQ turned into adware and MSN was the only non-awful contender.

WalterGR 11y ago
So it became successful because it was the best option? I don't think that deserves the dismissive "only became successful because..."
- na85 11y ago
  The best deep-fried snack is still unhealthy. Being the best in a field of crap isn't much of an accolade.