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by mark-r 2311 days ago
The whole point of being a platform provider is to get lock-in. The chances of an open standard getting any traction are just about nil, because those with the ability to pull it off will be fighting every step of the way.
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HeyLaughingBoy 2310 days ago
Exactly. I could care less about lock in. I want security, availability (can I get spare/replacement parts 10 years from now) and reliability.

Qualifying new vendors is a pain in the ass.

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