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One doesn't just develop alternatives to Google, Apple, etc. It takes more than just an official calling for it to make that happen.
by cmelbye 13y ago
One doesn't just develop alternatives to Google, Apple, etc. It takes more than just an official calling for it to make that happen.
- aragot 13y agoWe're talking about stock consumer services which should be commoditized, at the very least. With AtMail, The Old Reader, Diaspora, there is already open source software to cover most our vital needs, and it is not impossible to develop cloud services in other continents. I wouldn't be surprised of a sweeping European law saying "For the safety of European Intellectual properties, it is forbidden for businesses to store their email in Gmail". The game is to explain the WTO that this is not protectionism, and given the present NSA leaks, it only makes it easier.
- guelo 13y agoIt just depends on how much they want it. China has built decent knock-offs for search engines, email, social network, etc. without much trouble. And as a bonus they've helped grow their software industry.
- stackedmidgets 13y agoAll they really have to do is refuse to enforce American IP. New copycat competitors will emerge immediately.