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by dehrmann 2358 days ago
> They’ve operated Android as the bulwark against Apple, why not view GCP in a similar light?

Android has a lot more synergies with their consumer ads business. It's the extreme version of writing your own browser.

GCP is completely different; it's in the B2B space, and it's a pretty standard business relationship between businesses and a supplier. Being customer-focused and business-focused isn't in Google's DNA.