So, Google vs Microsoft then? It sounds like this is going to be more interesting than I was expecting… The leader in findability and online advertising vs the leader in consumer platforms.
While I was setting up my brother’s computer a couple of weeks ago I had to unplug my desktop from my home network… Until that point I hadn’t really noticed how little use I have for a computer without the internet. I reckon that about 80% of the time I spend at my computer relies on an internet connection. Now I come to think of it, the ease with which I adjusted to my iBook bears testimony to this as well. Once I had my mail and internet connection set up, with a bit of synchronisation here and there, I felt at home.
So for me, and probably many others, useful computing depends on the internet. All I need is a few key apps and I can work on any platform…
My money’s on Google.
