Mis-used when applied to many dot com companies. Originally, up until the 80's, primarily used to describe a company that developed new technology (Sun, IBM, Apple, Intel..). More recently, applied to companies that utilize technology (WebVan, Pets.com...). This dilutes the original use, but is also confusing. Is the New York Times a technology company (they use the web, servers, PC's etc)? Clearer to stick with the old definition - a company that develops new technology.

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