It’s all about competition
When it comes to the technology industry, in many areas there is a lack of serious competition. When a company begins to dominate a market, they are able to price their products higher than they should be and can even release low-quality products. As long as they have a tight grip on the market, people will accept it. This is where competition comes into play.
Many people in the tech industry are fans of one company or another, but I’m a fan of one product over another. For example, I’m a big fan of Google’s recent move into the office productivity arena because it gives Microsoft, who is currently dominating that market, some healthy competition. This forces Microsoft to make a better Office suite and maybe even lower their prices.
Unlike a lot of tech people however, I’m not all about sticking it to Microsoft. I like the fact that Microsoft is trying to improve their search engine to compete with Google. This forces Google to step up to the plate and deliver a top quality search engine. I also like the fact that Microsoft is releasing a portable media player named Zune which forces Apple to make sure the iPod is always moving forward and improving.
So when people ask me why I like Linux so much, I tell them that it’s because Linux is one of the only operating systems that has a serious shot and competing with Windows…. and competition is a good thing.
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