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How Microsoft Lost Its WebTV Vision

from the case-study dept

News.com has a detailed look at WebTV and where it failed. They discuss how and why Microsoft basically did absolutely nothing with their $425 million purchase of WebTV. There were problems having to do with control, culture clashes, and general vision.


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