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by xg15 1709 days ago
This ignores network effects at play. As soon as large parties or developers of popular front-end software announce their support, the majority of smaller users will quickly follow - simply because not following would put them on a massive disadvantage.

The developers of the clients do have a massive advantage here.
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thebean11 1709 days ago
Yes but anyone can develop a client, there is no permission needed
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xg15 1709 days ago
Anyone can develop their own Android fork - this will still not put Google's dominance in any danger.
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thebean11 1709 days ago
I disagree, a fork with a non-Google app store could absolutely threaten Google.

The Oculus Quest runs an Android fork for example. Are you saying if Google gets into VR Facebook will not be able to compete because of the fact they are using Android?

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