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The globeandmail.com posting The very different worlds of Mr. Jobs and Mr. Gates is an interesting read.

The culture Mr. Gates created has defined Microsoft as a “fast-follower.” The software giant moves to dominate a new market where others have already led the way. The examples abound, starting with Microsoft’s move into web browsing behind Netscape, web search and advertising after Yahoo, live software services behind Google, and digital music after Apple and the iPod.

Apple, on the other hand, enjoys the reputation of innovator, creating revolutionary products that have shaped the industry, beginning with the Macintosh computer in 1984, the iPod portable music player in 2001 and now the iPhone.

…John

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