Watch out, Apache HTTP re: Does MS Still control The Connection?

[Charles Behney <charlesaugust@theriver.com>]

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> The other thing that bothers me is the built-in HTTP protocols in
> every MS product.  I think MS calls them "web-enabled DLLs."  Is this
> another opportunity for them to leverage their 90% OS share to control
> the protocol thru "enhancement."  They can provide a Windows OS in
> which every DLL is web-enabled (runs the HTTP protocol which allows
> the DLL to connect to the internet).  I can see Internet Apps written
> for Windows which rely on these DLLs, thereby handing control of the
> internet connection over to MS.  In this scenario, the Apps provide
> the value over and above a mere internet connection, which would seem
> to be a good business model for a forward-looking internet startup.
> By handing over control of the internet connection, it seems MS still
> retains control of that connection, and can "enhance" it (make it
> proprietary) and leverage their monopoly.
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This is a flaming arrow of truth. McSoft is threatened by HTTP and pure
HTML, a la Apache and WWW Consortium specs. Apache HTTP has been missing
from the debate even though it is ubiquitous (today). Intel's idea of
enhancements could be the start of a similar campaign. Heather may be
right- a balkanized public domain Internet and a commercial web may
emerge. Clone Andy Grove, Bill Gates and John Malone into a hybrid, and
the old models of open standards would gather dust; while user groups,
small businesses and plain old humans continue to use the old standards.

CAB


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