I'm just observing that if one lumbers along with the leviathan without taking the risks of disruption, then one is more likely to end up being consoled in bed by Microsoft than taking the glory of leading the world in technological and commercial success.

I'm not blaming Quim, or criticizing him in any way. Most people with families to feed would have done the same. But it's a path to a regular paycheck, not a path to greatness.