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This is probably in response to Google's venture into online applications (Google Apps) where software is in situ on the net and not on your computer's hard drive. Google is already working towards an online operating system (Google Chrome). The idea is that eventually your net access program (e.g. Internet Explorer, Safari) and operating system merge into one application to manage online software and documents.
Google are counting on more and more people using their online applications as they are free. They can also just update applications automatically from their servers. Of course, they make their money from advertising. Documents can also be located on the web so you can access them from anywhere but security is a big issue.
The potential is enormous to whoever gets control of applications on the web.
Last edited by Robh; 13-04-2009 at 09:00 AM.
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