I do not share your positive attitude towards Google’s latest trick (OpenSocial). You can drive me into a minus forever, but first listen. I will be brief.
My thought is laconic and simple. Imagine the near future, where Google will give if not everything, then almost everything that is needed for entertainment, communication, satisfaction of everyday needs and work (here I am talking about those parts of human life that can be based on the Internet); build a couple of towns and villages for the development of Google software, which will be distributed free of charge.
That's right, why sell it. Everyone is sitting on it. From a teenager who surfs in the evenings, to an online media mogul who is generally on the Internet around the clock. The first will be in the whole Internet space, covered by AdSense (and you think, while maintaining these trends, there will be a different outcome?) To consume advertising and wander not from site to site, but from one advertising platform to another. While the second (media magnate) will be absolutely dependent on Google. After all, everything is long (this is “long time ago” BYE has not yet come, but you are so asking for your loyalty to this) broadcast with the help of various Google services and Google tools (both of your own - Google production and everywhere bought up) and earn at the very least on Google Translation. same
Google will essentially be the single coordinator and engine of Internet morality and the Internet economy. That is what I will call a monopoly.
Now about us - about me and you, dear web programmer, layout maker, freelancer, enthusiastic believer. You and I will come in most of our pipets. We need to now try to grab your piece and dump quietly, or change qualifications. Well, not enough for everyone in Google and only a few will satisfy Google with their “talents”.
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In general, GUGL, GUGL, HOLY GUGL! Google can give a sharper future on the web than Microsoft on the desktop.
PS If these words seem flimsy to you, do not blame me much. I guess I'm just too pessimistic and not restrained enough.