more to the point, if they make a workaround but the IP Engine code in=s in Chrome browsers or firefox/IE plug-ins, adwords needs to refuse connections from those browsers and plugins so that ALL (every single) end user is forced to upgrade their browser or plugin...
scorched earth policy where it is cheaper to surrender the cash than lose the customer's good-will.
I wonder if the Yahoo messenger case corresponds to when it lose market share to other social media. After AOL and mIRC, Yahoo owned the space with messenger and web chat.
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