All this talk about how much money Google may or may not have
made off of Android misses the point. Google’s decision to enter
the mobile operating system battle wasn’t primarily about money
— it was about ensuring competition in the next great personal
computer market.       Back Where It All Begins        No
Owners, Only Spenders       1. Good writing.      1. Idon't Know
Monday, April 2, 2012        Of course you think it is because
you would like to believe it. But in the real world it matters
very much and Google knows it.      2. I’m afraid not. It may be
compellingly crafted, but the basic premise of the argument is
wrong. Google would be in a far better position if they had
partnered with Apple to the benefit of all parties rather than
started a war with a better run, more wealthy company.      3.
Actually, very bad writing with made up “facts”.        Android
was purchased as a defense against Windows Mobile and MS’s
online advertising. it had little to do, originally, with the
iPhone.        1. Wher