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> For the vendor that's a disincentive to standardization.  Microsoft
> doesn't offer "standard" components out of good will, they offer
> "lock you into Windows" components.  Perhaps if there was a monopoly

That's the key!  Follow Microsoft's example: write some "lock you
in" libraries and _call_ them 'standard.'