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by cwhiz 2068 days ago
Google had 61% of the search market in 2008. Google used their free browser, paid placement deals, and acquisitions to further enhance their position to the 90%+ that it is now.

Why do you think Google bought Android? Google panicked after seeing a private demo of iOS. Remember, back then Google execs were sitting on the Apple board.