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This cannot be emphasized enough-- Google does not want a future where their entire business model can be effectively turned off by another company. This is why
by cgranade 17y ago
This cannot be emphasized enough-- Google does not want a future where their entire business model can be effectively turned off by another company. This is why they fight for openness in platforms, and for net neutrality. For Google, playing nice in those ways isn't a moral decision, but a business decision that has served them very well.
- ErrantX 17y agoWhile that is certainly true I think it is also a little unfair to Page/Brin et al to shine it in only that light. I think they've demonstrated that they believe it is the moral thing to do as well.
- cgranade 17y agoThat may certainly be true, but what I was referring to is the behavior of Google as a whole company, under the influence of shareholders as well. I have a lot of respect for Page and Brin, and don't mean to malign them at all.
- drats 17y agoThose shareholders being Page and Brin in majority until very recently. http://money.cnn.com/2010/01/22/technology/Google_founders_stock_sale/index.htm http://money.cnn.com/2010/01/22/technology/Google_founders_s... Even after the sale they are still 48%.