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Comment by AbstractH24

9 days ago

As another 90s kid feels like there is some lesson here on how few things last forever

I think it's a good example of why monopolies and vendor lock-ins are bad. Essentially when there IS choice, people will go to the better option, and the market leader, if they don't keep pace, people will move if they can.

It's when there is a huge exit barrier that companies get away with all sorts of garbage.