There never was a chip, it is said, that Bill Gates couldn't slow down with a new batch of features.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gates allegedly slowed competitors by releasing feature updates.
- In plain terms
- Competitors were slowed by new features.
- What can you take from it?
- Feature updates can be a defensive tactic.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do firms slow rivals?
Another view
This is an unverified rumor.
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