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Yes, companies can use a "defacto" standard to eliminate competition.
They do not want real open standards that all are free to implement and use. With true open standards, they can not longer eliminate competion and keep prices high.
Posted by: DonnieBoy   Posted on: 11/23/05 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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Yes, companies can use a "defacto" standard to eliminate competition.  DonnieBoy | 11/23/05
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