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Re: Google isn't Microsoft
Take msn messenger as an example. Before messenger there was icq and yahoo messenger. Everyone was happy. Then came messenger. Now everyone uses it because its just there, with windows.
First - Messenger needs to be upgraded every 3 months. You cannot use older versions of messenger as it blocks you out. I have windows xp sp1 and messenger blocks me out because its too old. But upgrading requires the hassle of going through to the network administrator who has the security privileges.
Second - messenger pesters users to join its "customer improvement" programme, which is essentially eavesdropping. That message never goes away even if you select no, it will come back sooner or later.
Third - Messenger was the first instant messaging program to force users to put up with adverts and other commercial incentives - as if microsoft doesnt already have enough money.
Fourth - I dont like messengers interface and neither do many other people I know, but I am unable to use third party alternatives such as trillian because microsoft blocks themm out. Trillian is compatible with all other instant messaging services such as icq and yahoo.
ICQ and Yahoo are companies that continue to provide great products but are blocked out because of microsofts monopoly. If google can provide products better than microsoft, then they should be given all the support possible because before long, microsoft will bully them out of the market too. | |
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| First - The persistant upgrade is security feature designed to keep Microsofts network stable and safe. it's their right to that and it isn't anything new either.
Second - I've never been 'pestored' by the customer improvement program. It's hardly as intrusive as the ads you find in the Yahoo and ICQ services. Once again.. they are giving you a free program.. it's their right to that.
Third - Yah.. it's just simply supposed to be free. Free and perfect or else microsoft is just gauging you.
Forth - It's Microsofts right to block out Trillian. Naturally because the internet is a breeding ground for jerks who abuse services like the MSN networks. It's about security.
ICQ and Yahoo are not blocked out because of Microsoft. Just like Firefox isn't blocked out. Just like McDonalds and Burger King aren't the only guys that can sell hamburgers. That's an idiotic statement if I ever heard. Especially considering the fact that I am sitting on ICQ, Yahoo, and MSN at the moment.
Google should be treated the same way as Microsoft. If they provide a good product you use it. If they don't provide a good product you don't use it.
By your logic Google blocks stuff out too.. cause they give you a reason not to use anything else. | |
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