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Why VHS Was Better Than Betamax

Posted by timothy on from the whole-systems-approach dept.

Vladimir Kornea writes "This article argues that 'when someone buys and uses a product, the technological aspects are a small and often uninteresting part of the decision' and that the when the 'whole product' (a term commonly used among marketing people) is considered, VHS was better than Betamax, and that the Wintel PC is better than the alternatives." Update: 01/29 04:26 GMT by T : Apologies for the dupe.

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  1. first post! by yobbo · · Score: 5, Funny

    oh wait... dupe

    second post!

  2. slashdot's new theme... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    news for amnesiacs, stuff that mattered

  3. Re:DUPE! by Waffle+Iron · · Score: 5, Funny
    Didn't this story run like yesterday?

    Just like a good movie on a VCR tape, this story worth rewinding and playing again and again.

    I never get tired of VHS vs. Betamax flamewars. Nothing could be more compelling, relevant or engaging than debating the relative merits of these 20-year old tape formats a few more times.

  4. Ever see the movie.... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Groundhog Day?

    Ever think you were in it?

    Ever think the slashdot moderators were in it?