Publications
Publications
- June 1998 (Revised January 2001)
- HBS Case Collection
Browser Wars, 1994-1998, The
By: David B. Yoffie and Mary Kwak
Abstract
Analyzes the competition between Netscape and Microsoft in the market for Web browsers and related products. Despite its first mover advantage, Netscape sees its market share fall once Microsoft becomes "hard-core" about the Internet. By the spring of 1998, the future of both companies is on the line.
Keywords
Applications and Software; Internet and the Web; Innovation and Management; Growth and Development Strategy; Competition; Supply and Industry; Information Technology Industry
Citation
Yoffie, David B., and Mary Kwak. "Browser Wars, 1994-1998, The." Harvard Business School Case 798-094, June 1998. (Revised January 2001.)