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Sure! Nothing is free... Users need to be aware of the 'hidden' costs of anything whether it be free or paid. Time, learning, etc... all are involved with any s
by vxxzy 14y ago
Sure! Nothing is free... Users need to be aware of the 'hidden' costs of anything whether it be free or paid. Time, learning, etc... all are involved with any software - or anything really.
Companies, on the other hand, typically exist to make money. This is nothing new... However, unlike traditional companies, Google is more sensitive to its users needs. After all: "Let the consumers decide whether we are going in the right direction" Unfortunately, the majority of consumers are lazy; not caring and simply consuming. A company needs only to change a service ever so slightly in order to not affect a large majority. Small change - After change - After change until a company has fully 'maxed' the potential profit.
- j45 14y agoI don't disagree at all. It's why I have no problem to continue to host my own email and web like I have since the 90's (Zimbra especially is intriguing) -- ultimately service providing will go through shifts every x years between providers anyways.
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