Path-dependence and “lock-in.”
Typing as a virtual network.
Paul A. David, 1935-
wHardware: the keyboard layout.
The Sholes & Glidden Type Writer (1874)
wSoftware: touch-typing skills.
wTechnological interrelatedness.
wPositive feedback.
wHigh conversion costs.
w“Tipping” to a dominant standard.