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Technology Stocks : How high will Microsoft fly?

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Nov 20 3:59 PM EST

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To: cheryl williamson who wrote (46677)	6/14/2000 9:06:00 PM
From: rudedog	Read Replies (2) of 74651

Cheryl - your argument is logical but misses the point. Consumers have rejected reliable operating systems, which were available for Intel desktops before Windows, in favor of the combination of features, bugs and re-boots they get with Windows. The market has determined that the inconvenience is worth suffering in comparison to the benefits. Users may curse the system when it crashes but they vote with their dollars. The argument that the DOS monopoly somehow gave MSFT the ability to sell Yugos is also flawed. Windows was sold as a separate product for more than 10 years. Lots of other people also made layered windowing products. But the market chose Windows. While we are on the car analogy, it is perfectly possible to build a car with much better reliability, features and longevity than even the excellent offerings from Japan and Germany. But almost no one will pay for them. In fact, in percentage terms, almost no one will pay even for the current high end cars. Look at what sells the most - it is cheap, reliable transportation with "OK" features. Why? It is easy and cheap to service, buy tires for, lasts long enough. Sure, most people would rather drive a Mercedes than a Neon. But not enough to pay for it...

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