In this episode, we examine Microsoft and how operating system integration impacts competition in complementary software markets. We discuss how developing and preinstalling complementary products—like web browsers and productivity suites—within the OS environment affects user adoption. Discover how this early accessibility creates a feedback loop that influences compatibility investments and ecosystem support, potentially creating challenges for independent software developers.

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