They've never been able to successfully break into the social networking realm, and can't buy Facebook. What ever will they do? Hey, I'm sure they could buy MySpace for a song now. At least it's a platform that people know.
Dear Buzz Gang and Crew,
I am actually quite surprised at this announcement. Google really must have some serious internal issues in that they are now having to make management changes at the top. Based on all of the articles I have read, Larry Page and Sergey Brin as well as some of the board members were not very happy at Google's execution on some various products and services.
1. Clearly Google has made some missteps on Android regarding version and release consistencies as well as missing the tablet OS release timelines.
2. What the heck is going on with Chrome OS?
3. Their social networking initiative also was not very successful.
Google is not hitting on all cylinders in the same manner that Apple has been able to do which is why I think Larry Page has made comments in several press releases:"My goal is to run Google at the pace and with the soul and passion of a startup"
This quote alone says volumes for what is going on at Google. It will be interesting to watch what happens now at Google.
Later People.

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