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Re:Google Maps redirect issue on Windows Phones is a matter ... by garuda on Saturday January 05, 2013 @12:15AM (#5011711)
They see Google maps as a strong enough brand that they think people will avoid Windows Phone if it doesn't have it.

I think it's a good move. The last thing we need is our one chance at an Open Source OS being undermined by Microsoft.

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Re:Google Maps redirect issue on Windows Phones is a matter ... by lostlogin on Saturday January 05, 2013 @01:15AM (#5011869)
Whatever ones views on Android's openness, this is one interesting way to defend open.
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Re:Google Maps redirect issue on Windows Phones is a matter ... by garuda on Saturday January 05, 2013 @01:29AM (#5011904)
They're just trying to avoid having a single company, Microsoft, dominate the industry again.
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Re:Google Maps redirect issue on Windows Phones is a matter ... by dr1337 on Saturday January 05, 2013 @05:59AM (#5012290)
Microsoft will never have a shot at dominating the mobile industry. What I don't understand is your willingness to support a duopoly, which is almost as bad as a monopoly.
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Re:Google Maps redirect issue on Windows Phones is a matter ... by garuda on Saturday January 05, 2013 @11:51AM (#5013132)
It's not a duopoly - anyone can use Android for free, and many do.
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Re:Google Maps redirect issue on Windows Phones is a matter ... by raverbashing on Saturday January 05, 2013 @05:11AM (#5012229)
Don't forget how much money MS makes in each handset in extortion money, that is, "patent licensing"
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