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Re:DOJ will push Google to sell off Chrome by conductr on Tuesday November 19, 2024 @11:07PM (#42190741)
I tend to agree. I struggle to understand how a company runs a browser product without being eventually seen as a monopoly. They’re making a unique product ecosystem of browser and apps, just like everyone else, no need to keep coming down on whoever is successful at it. People can vote with their feet and use a dozen other options.
Re:DOJ will push Google to sell off Chrome by user_7832 on Wednesday November 20, 2024 @08:42AM (#42193861)
> I struggle to understand how a company runs a browser product without being eventually seen as a monopoly.

Just like for example how a car company can make cars without being a monopoly. Not the best example, but we’re so used to a monopoly it’s tough to imagine what a competitive browser market would look like.

Re:DOJ will push Google to sell off Chrome by conductr on Wednesday November 20, 2024 @11:10AM (#42195282)
Browsers have never generated enough revenue directly to be competitive. Indirectly they help companies build platforms. When done well enough, we call it a monopoly. I’m actually in favor of restricting their use of tracking but I also think forcing them to divest from the browser business seems heavy handed.