[garuda]

They see Google maps as a strong enough brand that they think people will avoid Windows Phone if it doesn't have it.

I think it's a good move. The last thing we need is our one chance at an Open Source OS being undermined by Microsoft.

[lostlogin]

Whatever ones views on Android's openness, this is one interesting way to defend open.

[garuda]

They're just trying to avoid having a single company, Microsoft, dominate the industry again.

[dr1337]

Microsoft will never have a shot at dominating the mobile industry. What I don't understand is your willingness to support a duopoly, which is almost as bad as a monopoly.

[garuda]

It's not a duopoly - anyone can use Android for free, and many do.

[raverbashing]

Don't forget how much money MS makes in each handset in extortion money, that is, "patent licensing"