History is full of examples of nations or leaders who reach the top and then, in arrogance based on their position, begin to make mistakes that lead to their defeat at the hands of a determined challenger. History also shows that often, these new leaders begin to make the same mistakes, which in turn lead to their own downfall. I've been reminded of this as I watch Microsoft continue to make mistake after mistake with its now dominant Web browser, Internet Explorer, mistakes that are very similar to those that Netscape made when it was on top of the browser market.
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