Network Externalities

• Technological Lock In and Lock Out

  • Lock in Due to:
    • Small (Chance) Variations in Initial Conditions
    • Launch Strategy
    • Path Dependency
  • Superior Technology can be Locked Out!
    • Mac OS
    • NeXT OS
    • Alternatives to QWERTY
    • Sony Beta Max
    • ATM?

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