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Things No One Gives Microsoft Credit For (But Should)

I never argued that IE was functionally better. It still isn't today. I said that Microsoft had an ability, just as all other OS providers have, of including it in the operating system. They took advantage of a delivery platform that they themselves had … (see comment)

Things No One Gives Microsoft Credit For (But Should)

Consumers want standardization because they desire lowest-prices for the most ease & power, and things like ease of file sharing. Developers, in turn, seek to develop applications not for tiny niches, but for large platforms. You see this pattern replayin … (see comment)

Things No One Gives Microsoft Credit For (But Should)

>> "If you had multiple browsers competing from the beginning on features and performance and innovation rather than one able to snag the whole market for years at a time" Huh? That's what happened. Netscape's browser was released. Opera, Mozilla/Fire … (see comment)

Things No One Gives Microsoft Credit For (But Should)

You're ignoring the simple fact that operating systems are natural monopolies. Consumers want applications. Applications developers want standardization. There are natural pressures to settle on a standard early on, and MSFT capitalized on it. Every o … (see comment)

Things No One Gives Microsoft Credit For (But Should)

As an ex-MSFT employee ('91-97), I'm pretty biased, but I'm sooooo tired of that old canard that says Microsoft never innovates. It's such lazy journalism, and even lazier blogging and "digg"-ing. Does Microsoft build on the innovations of others? You bet … (see comment)