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Comment Tipping Point (Score 1) 566

The phrase tipping point or angle of repose is a sociological term that refers to that dramatic moment when something unique becomes common. It [has also] become applied to the popular acceptance of new technologies and serves as a good explanation of the success of VHS over Betamax, for instance. Adopted from Wikipedia.

It is only a matter of time. If the open source community learns the critical lessons offered by the VHS/Betamax wars, the adoption histories of analog to digital sound and imaging, and the marketing stratagies of IBM & clones vs Apple, then the result is ordained.

If the open source community doesn't learn those lessons? Oh well....

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