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Re:Google drops XMPP support by rbanffy on Tuesday May 21, 2013 @06:53AM (#5742857)
> I don't find the argument that 'if the other guys are jerks, then I too can be a jerk' to be an argument that makes me see anyone in a more favourable light.

Why would Google want to invest resources on giving Microsoft an unfair advantage over themselves? Microsoft being jerks is the rule since that open letter Bill Gates sent to the Homebrew Computer Club.

In other words, why would you invite a guest that is known to steal stuff and not flush toilets into your home?

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Re:Google drops XMPP support by reneky on Tuesday May 21, 2013 @07:34AM (#5742963)
> Why would Google want to invest resources on giving Microsoft an unfair advantage over themselves?

Because it's good for the users.

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Re:Google drops XMPP support by chris_wot on Tuesday May 21, 2013 @09:29AM (#5743481)
It's not good for users to allow Microsoft to get away with vendor lock-in. This may force Microsoft's hand. That's good for users.
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Re:Google drops XMPP support by clockwerx on Tuesday May 21, 2013 @09:04AM (#5743334)
So you can have them steal the 'i am with stupid' branded clothing; with the giant arrow to the thief?

microsoft permitting mitm/google ads in their product ftw

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