At the end of 2011, Microsoft’s® operating systems (e. g., Windows®) were on more than 90% of the world’s computers. As a consumer, do you think this is a good thing?

Absolute monopoly is usually never a good thing because consumers don't have options and if systems are faulty or pricey, there's nothing else to turn to. However, in the absence of other Operating systems, which could compete with Microsoft, it is only fair that Microsoft held monopoly in the market. When other companies came out with their versions albeit late, they were not compatible with most existing hardware, as well as software.

Hence people chose to stick on with Microsoft. Microsoft was quick in innovating and making use of opportunities that came its way, leaving competitors far behind.

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the answer is c sharecroppers were trapped in a cycle of poverty and debt.

explanation:

one of the major disadvantages of sharecropping system is that the sharecroppers or the planters are stucked in an unhealthy cycle of debts. this happens because planters will be allowed to loan merchandise from the land-owner and will soon be paid by the farmer in his share in the farm come harvest time. hope this !

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