“There is an effective alternative to open standards: a single person or company can set the standard instead, and act as a benevolent dictator.”
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“There is an effective alternative to open standards: a single person or company can set the standard instead, and act as a benevolent dictator.”
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In some cases it matters substantially less what exactly the standard is or even how optimal that standard is, just so long as there is a standard.
This explains a lot of standards.
Yes — standards can emerge over time or they can be just as beautifully created by one or a few people.