> I'm a little surprised all the people who were so up in arms about the Microsoft "monopoly" ten years ago aren't out in the streets today lighting torches and sharpening their pitchforks to go after Google.
There is nothing wrong with monopolies, they are a natural part of a healthy economy and they are everywhere around us.
The problem is when companies abuse of that monopoly to gain unfair advantages in other markets. That's what Microsoft did. So far, Google hasn't shown any sign of doing such a thing.
unfortunately Googles arrogance is leading it to do just that just like MS did - it will all end in tears.
Trust me as some one who worked for a regulated company you REALY REALY dont want to go there - develope a product and your not sure if the regulator will let you launch it
There is nothing wrong with monopolies, they are a natural part of a healthy economy and they are everywhere around us.
The problem is when companies abuse of that monopoly to gain unfair advantages in other markets. That's what Microsoft did. So far, Google hasn't shown any sign of doing such a thing.
Obviously, we should keep being vigilant.