When Commodore acquired Amiga in 1984, the legion of Amiga loyalists thought the world would beat a path to the better-mousetrap door. It didn't happen. The Amiga languished.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Miner notes that despite expectations, the Amiga did not dominate the market after Commodore acquisition.
- In plain terms
- Amiga fans expected success, but the product faded.
- What can you take from it?
- Technical superiority does not guarantee market success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do great products sometimes fail?
- What determines adoption beyond quality?
Another view
Success depends on factors beyond the technology itself.
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