Linux Netbooks: Hit Microsoft where it ain't
Published 5/18/2009 by Matt Asay at CNET News - Business Tech
In open source or in product development generally, one of the biggest mistakes is to take on a deeply entrenched incumbent on its own turf. Almost inevitably, if you play someone else's game, even if you're a little cheaper/faster/better, you're going to lose. Inertia favors ... Originally posted at The Open Road
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