joelonsoftware rssfeedsspamassassintaintorg url httpwwwjoelonsoftwarecomnews20020925html date supplied eddie kessler describes programming napster1 ray ozzie platforms2 finding right price point software platform critical sounds like fancy way saying groove stuff platforms need cheap ubiquitous cant bring price ray says must high enough 1 maintain perception value platform 2 create significant margins well ubiquity assured ecosystem assured platforms ultimate viability doesnt mention lower price product youre selling revenue hit make investors happy may run money close must hes thinking 1 httpwwwjoelonsoftwarecomarticlesworstprojecteverhtml 2 httpwwwozzienetblogstories20020924softwareplatformdynamicshtml thu 26 sep 2002 152822 0000 eddie kessler describes programming napster ray ozzie