Microsoft was worried that the browser would become the operating system and negate the important of the Windows API.
For context, Netscape themselves also claimed this would happen. Marc Andreesen famously said Netscape would “reduce Windows to a set of poorly debugged device drivers”.
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For context, Netscape themselves also claimed this would happen. Marc Andreesen famously said Netscape would “reduce Windows to a set of poorly debugged device drivers”.
Thankfully it didn't quite end up like that... the drivers did eventually get fairly high quality;)
Never ask any CEO regarding their competitors, it just like asking a fox how to keep your chickens safe for the night.
Michael Dell is most likely regretting his infamous "I’d shut down Apple" quote.