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 : Gorilla Game
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: t36 who wrote (76)4/11/1998 12:40:00 AM
From: Mark Brophy   of 387
 
The book is obsolete.

The premise of gorilla formation is a proprietary advantage with high switching costs. Customers have become accustomed to the scam and no longer fall for it. A good example of this is the recent TCI set-top box contract that was split between Sun and Microsoft.

Since customers have become smarter, Moore found it very difficult to identify any new gorillas other than I2 and Manugistics. Despite recent stock market reaction to the contrary, he specifically ruled out Yahoo. All they really do is produce content like a magazine or newspaper. There are no entry barriers or switching costs, so they will constantly be up against fierce competition.
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