Open source vs. Microsoft is a great example.
replyIt eventually becomes so big and inefficient that it gets overtaken by new competitors.
replyA Monopoly implies an organization powerful enough to stop competition. Seems like this solution that relies on competitors is fatally flawed. If there are enough competitors to meaningfully compete then there isn't a monopoly.
replyYou can only truly stop competition by government intervention.
replyWhen an organization gets big enough it is indistinguishable from government.
replyA monopoly comes with serious moats, otherwise it wouldn’t be one. It can stay big and inefficient for decades.
replyNot if they hire good to go and literally kill the competition.
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