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What does it mean?
Microsoft's past competitors are now historical footnotes, implying that success leads to market dominance where rivals become museum exhibits.
In plain terms
Old rivals are now forgotten, showing Microsoft's success.
What can you take from it?
Market dominance can erase historical competition.

Where it applies

  • tech industry
  • business strategy
  • company history

Putting it to work

  • track competitors
  • plan long term
  • build legacy

Questions to consider

  • What defines success?
  • Do rivals ever truly vanish?

Another view

Assuming competitors disappear ignores their lasting influence on industry.

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