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I don't get it.

Google fanboys never get it.

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Bill Shooter of Bul Member since:

Ie vs Netscape is the same, but with Netscape wining and then MS buying netscape.

That isn't what happened. Instead of arguing weather this is exactly what happened, its more productive to consider if its a good thing, indipendant of what other companies have done in the past.

So, Is it a good thing that people were willing to pay for a product over a freely available alternative?

Yes, yes it is.

Does this mean that other companies that want to compete with free google offerings have a chance at success?

Maybe. Probably not in this particular market of productivity apps for mobile. But that's mainly because quickoffice is so good. It could happen in other arenas.

But also, maybe not. Other companies might not be willing to compete in a new area if they think that Google is just going to buy there way into the market? Maybe? Not really sure that is a negative, but it could be.

Side Note: What I want, what I always only want is a good discussion of the issues, not a summary dismissal or reaffirmation of what I already believe. So stop destroying conversations with petty rejoinders.

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