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To: ToySoldier who wrote (10652)	9/10/1998 9:11:00 AM
From: Ed Schultz	Respond to of 74651

>>When the first IE came out to compete with Netscape, it paled in comparison, but, the consumer flocked to it anyways! This is a BLATANT lie! Customers did not flock to it until version 3 when it was on par with Netscape. And it wasn't until version 4 that it was truly successful. Ed

To: ToySoldier who wrote (10652)	9/10/1998 5:54:00 PM
From: dumbmoney	Respond to of 74651

Again, based on your logic: NT, NetWare, Bayan, and Warp should all have 25% of the marketshare since they all have "similar" features Those products aren't interchangable; browsers are. Browsers are a commodity. Like any standards-based product.

To: ToySoldier who wrote (10652)	9/10/1998 10:13:00 PM
From: J Krnjeu	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 74651

Mr. ToySoldier , <<When the first IE came out to compete with Netscape, it paled in comparison, but, the consumer flocked to it anyways! Why, because of complacency and procrastination. Human behavior tends to be "if I already got one thats OK, I cant be bothered putting on another - or I'll do it sometime".>> In my case your wrong. I took IE over Netscape because I know Microsoft will end up having a better product. So why should I spend my time learning a product that will soon be inferior. I started with Wordperfect and their management, whoever that was, managed to screw it up royally. I also learned AMIPRO and bang it's gone too. My time is too important to me to spend on products that have a good chance to be gone soon. Thank You JK