The original post in this tree argued that the result of the killing off of competitors would be higher prices. That simply has not happened and, at least in the forseeable future, will not happen. Why?
Progressive companies that feel slighted by Microsoft's total control of the market would be sure to use alternative programs. I think you underestimate the ease with which large companies can have market share erode. The new company going against a complete monopoly would have a tough time, but there would be a market and Microsoft cant squash every customer into a box.
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The original post in this tree argued that the result of the killing off of competitors would be higher prices. That simply has not happened and, at least in the forseeable future, will not happen. Why?
Progressive companies that feel slighted by Microsoft's total control of the market would be sure to use alternative programs. I think you underestimate the ease with which large companies can have market share erode. The new company going against a complete monopoly would have a tough time, but there would be a market and Microsoft cant squash every customer into a box.