*chuckles*
The confusion doesn't stem from the concept (which is merely another way
of expressing monopolist behavior) but the usage of the word "absolve".
Unless Google's truly gone off the deep end, I doubt they've been going
around forgiving companies ("what -- you're part of the dot-com bust? 30
Hail Mary's and go and sin no more...")
Tim
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Tim Au Yeung
Manager, Digital Object Repository Technology
Libraries and Cultural Resources
University of Calgary
ytau(at)ucalgary.ca
403.220.8975
Brett Lutchman wrote:
Google has no plans on making an immediate profit off of the companies they
absolve.
They are buying out all major 'virtual domain' property and services.
I have no idea what that actually means. - Jared Spool.
It's very simple. I don't know why you would have 'no idea what that
actually means.'
Google thinks very, very big. They are thinking of 2 things.
1. Mine data from users
2. Slow, steady and sure profit
When Google buys out companies, they'll take a hit (like most wise
companies) if they have to to ensure a steady and sure thing.
Even if it means not making an immediate profit.
'Investment' is the word I'm looking for.
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