Walt’s column this week was all about the Gang of Five — Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Facebook — and how they dominate the tech industry. We break it down this week on the podcast — and get into some deep comparison with Microsoft in the ‘90s, complete with old columns and some fiery classic Walt quotes.
Are Apple, Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and Amazon dominating too much of tech?
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