Re:US weighs Google break-up in landmark antitrust case
by matheusmoreira on Thursday October 10, 2024 @09:57AM
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> Google funnels a lot of their profits to make Chrome and Android into OSS
No, that is incidental. What is the first and principal thing it does, what needs does it serve by making open source browsers and operating systems?
Control. Google maintains appreciable control over mobile devices and the web by making their own mobile operating system and browser. In cases such as these, it is only a matter of time before they tightening the screws. They already have.
> we will be left with an even more profitable ad giant, that sends back all profits to it's share holders
But not one that can kill ad blockers or ram remote attestation down people's throats.
No, that is incidental. What is the first and principal thing it does, what needs does it serve by making open source browsers and operating systems?
Control. Google maintains appreciable control over mobile devices and the web by making their own mobile operating system and browser. In cases such as these, it is only a matter of time before they tightening the screws. They already have.
> we will be left with an even more profitable ad giant, that sends back all profits to it's share holders
But not one that can kill ad blockers or ram remote attestation down people's throats.