Microsoft Released Its Latest Operating System,Windows Vista,and Intended It to Replace

question 49

Multiple Choice

Microsoft released its latest operating system,Windows Vista,and intended it to replace earlier versions of Windows.Buyers of Vista had to learn how to use the features of the new software; thus,buyers were facing

• A) a first-mover disadvantage.
• B) outmoded technology.
• C) a positive feedback loop.
• D) a format war.
• E) switching costs.

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