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A step toward the user-driven future

I just put up Get ready for “fourth party” services, over at Linux Journal. It comes from thinking about new kinds of businesses that serve users, or customers, first.

Traditionally, “third party” companies are accessories to sellers. So I’m thinking we should call accessories to buyers “fourth party” companies.

See what you think.

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2 responses to “A step toward the user-driven future”

  1. Mike Warot Avatar
    Mike Warot

    So if I wanted to tip you, Doc… how would I go about doing that?

    😉

    –Mike–

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