SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Technology Stocks : How high will Microsoft fly?
MSFT 478.53-1.0%Dec 12 9:30 AM EST
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: SunSpot who wrote (42323)4/17/2000 11:43:00 AM
From: Jacob Snyder  Read Replies (1) of 74651
 
I agrea that MSFT's "ability to use market share" (=monopoly power) to increase profits is going to be restricted. I'll buy the stock for other reasons: management, balance sheet, track record of innovation, etc.

But, I think the "first mover advantage" is a myth. Who developed, marketed, and first opened a niche for semiconductors, PCs, browsers, Operating Systems, GUI? Those first movers all faltered because, although they did it first (and took the risk of proving that a market existed), someone else came along and did it better. Better wins over first.
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News