The “Real” Secret Behind Windows' Success: Part I

Posted by gsh on Nov 7, 2006 4:38 PM EDT
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Have you ever wondered why Windows rose from the ashes while other operating systems of yesteryear fell behind and eventually disappeared for good? Money and the distribution of generated revenue, of course. Not just in capital funds to make Microsoft's R&D a reality mind you, but the mindset behind a system of voluntary servitude based on people rushing to what turned out to be a virtual gold rush.

If there is one thing that can be said for the early years of Windows, it’s that Windows was ripe for growth. Microsoft understood very early that finding mutual interest partners in all the right places would allow the company to experience unrepresented growth.

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