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gwern.net
A classic pattern in technology economics, identified by Joel Spolsky, is layers of the stack attempting to become monopolies while turning other layers into perfectly-competitive markets which are commoditized, in order to harvest most of the consumer surplus; discussion and examples. |
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www.antipope.org
[AI summary] The discussion revolves around the potential features, market positioning, and user expectations for an Apple Tablet. Key points include the device's design (touchscreen, no stylus), potential applications (productivity, media consumption, accessibility for elderly users), and comparisons to existing devices like the iPhone and Kindle. Users also speculate on possible launch dates, pricing, and the impact on Apple's ecosystem. There's a mix of enthusiasm and skepticism about the tablet's success, with some suggesting it could complement rather than cannibalize existing Apple products. |
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asymco.com
When the Macintosh was launched in 1984, computers running the MS-DOS operating system were nearing a dominant position in the market. Having launched in 1981 as the IBM PC, they were quickly cloned and four years later "PCs" were selling at the rate of 2 million/yr. The Mac only managed 372k units in its first... |
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www.omgubuntu.co.uk
A beta build of Ubuntu 23.10 is now available to download. This development milestone is intended for testing and feedback. It comes ahead of the |
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