Robert Scoble: “I’d probably side with Microsoft on this one.” [via 99% of Gargoyles]
Any OS that doesn’t include HTML rendering technologies today would be pretty lame. Hence, if they [Microsoft] are forced to remove those from the OS, my experience would be lessened. I — as a consumer — would be harmed.
Why? Cause I’d need to go and download an AOL browser.
Which monopoly would I rather deal with? Bill Gates or Steve Case’s?
See also: Stephen’s Guide to Logical Fallacies: False Dilemma. A limited number of options (usually two) is given, while in reality there are more options. A false dilemma is an illegitimate use of the ‘or’ operator.
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