During the eighteenth century, coal miners used a canary in a coal mine as an indicator of noxious gases while exploring new caves. Along the same lines, whenever we see the development of competing standards, we are seeing the emergence of a new market place.
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Canary in a coal mine: Competing e-reader standards herald the arrival of a market
Friday, June 18th, 2010Where Does Competition Do the Most Good? Some thoughts on the many and diverse roles of competition in standard setting
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009Mention “competition” and “standard setting” in the same sentence and you’re likely to get a wide assortment of reactions. I offer a few thoughts on several layers of competition and how they can affect emerging standards.
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