Google vs. Microsoft, the battle explained.

Here's a good overview of what these two companies are concerned about. It's written by John C. Dvorak and I like how he frames what's going on and what that may mean for PC users.

It's seen as a battle, but why does it always have to be seen that way. There is so much more to what's going on than a fight. I'm concerned about one aspect of a Google future being more like Netscape hoped to be in the past. They wanted to eliminate the Microsoft OS and have all applications be netcentric therefor needing no OS yourself. I don't know about many of you, but I'm not willing to give up that kind of control to companies that may or may not have our best interest in mind. Make your technology choices based on what is good for you and what is good to maintain control over your computer. You bought the thing, you have an absolute right to control what's on it. I like that all these companies couldn't wait to get away from a node network and now people like Google want it to be more like the late 70's all over again.

Anytime I'm given the choice as an American, I go for personal liberty. Technology has the potential as mentioned in this article briefly that we may have a choice down the line.

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