"Since we already know that in the future, our browser will gradually fall into a passive position in competition with Microsoft.
Why not prepare in advance? Free is the best strategy."
Neither technological superiority nor price advantage is reliable.
Because Microsoft has a unique platform advantage, they have various ways to bridge the gap between the two products.
At this time, free becomes a powerful countermeasure, because it can instantly put Microsoft's browser in an awkward position.
"Imagine what would happen if we announced that Explorer is free?" Dean looked at the people around him.
"Users would undoubtedly support this decision without hesitation!" Barksdale could already envision that situation.
Not to mention the regular users, corporate users would certainly rejoice.
They are already loyal users of Netscape; they are accustomed to the Explorer browser.
If the new version is free for everyone, what reason would these corporate users have to reject it?
