[eweise]

The actual technology is only one part of running a successful software business and not the most important from my experience. Just copying someone else's solution does not necessarily mean that you can be as successful as the originator.

[danielweber]

The technology may not be the most important thing, but (excepting a few weird industries with significant legacy costs that newcomers can ignore) it's also the advantage the young start-up has against the established company.