You have to be smart, and persistent, and have a long term strategy, and have the courage to change your mind and go in a different direction. And you have to be right almost every time out of the gate. Netscape is just beginning to show some of this. I don't support the government protecting Netscape when they've offered so little of what I believe is required to be successful in this business. I don't think it's good for the people, I don't think it's good for Netscape, I don't think it's good for the economy or good for justice or good for technology.
Success is a reflection of intelligence and drive and effectiveness.
Thinking and doing, that's what counts. Looking back at the history of Netscape vs Microsoft, I wouldn't change a thing. The outcome was completely predictable, but only partially because of Microsoft's predictability. It was also the predictable result of Netscape's strategy. They actually had many choices.