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Re:Google warns Android might not remain free because of EU ... by simion314 on Wednesday July 18, 2018 @11:01AM (#17559034)
I am not sure why WhatApp or Reddit would disappear, don't we have so many IRC and mailing lists that are still running, you do not need a crazy amount of servers and developers to keep things running. I am not sure about YouTube, it would have survive in a fair competition, the problem is competing with giants that play in many markets is not fair
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Re:Google warns Android might not remain free because of EU ... by drivingmenuts on Wednesday July 18, 2018 @12:06PM (#17559598)
IRC and mailing lists are more pro-sumer oriented than the average app. They survive despite the app market, rather than because of it. They also aren't particularly profitable, except in limited circumstances.

Apps are more clearly aimed at the consumer, ie., people who aren't going to get into the technical details of connecting to a particular service and learning the commands.

I doubt we'd have the overwhelming plethora of services if the app market hadn't been created.

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