In the best of all worlds, we would all benefit from the so-called “network effects” that result from most people using the same software: everyone could easily communicate with each other and teach each other how to use the software efficiently. Unfortunately, since Microsoft uses network effects to maximize its profits rather than to benefit users, the world it delivers is far from the best.
绝多数人使用同样的软件对所有人都有好处，我们可以从所谓的“网络效益”中得到利益：每个人都能轻而易举地与别人沟通，相互传授如何更为有效地使用软件。令人遗憾的是，由于微软利用网络效应来谋取利润最大化而不是惠及用户，它所缔造的世界离完美还有很大的距离。