Subj : Re: computers
To   : poindexter FORTRAN
From : Mhansel739
Date : Sun Aug 11 2024 10:10:46

PF>  The problem from my perspective was extensions and interpretations of
PF>  the HTML standard by Microsoft making IE less compatible. Microsoft
PF>  knew that corporate networks would support IE and intentionally erode
PF>  competitor's market share. Microsoft in the '90s was ruthless and
PF>  should have been broken up.

Yes, MS was ruthless during the 90s. They were looking to have dominance
and keep their competitors out of the corporate arena. Should they have
been broken up? Maybe. But, in my opinion, they created what the consumer
and most of the commercial world wanted - a single platform to work from.
As much as we love Linux, there are "too many" variations for it to take
hold. It does well in the server arena, but not the desktop. And Mac, as
good as it is missed the mark. 
Think about this. Once Microsoft established itself as the OS of choice
for IBM and the clones, it already created a foothold. Commodore, Atari,
and other platforms just could not compete with the common platform that
software was being created for. 
--Matt

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