Google: Just Like Microsoft?

Google has been reserving some new domains. It already has "started" in dozens of industries, and is well known for it's long-lasting "beta" programs. What struck me this morning as I looked at GoogleArchive idea is that Google is copying the Microsoft of the early 90's. You know the Microsoft that was a marketing machine, pre-empting investment and enthusiasm in competing markets by announcing their intentions to go there, releasing beta materials, and then not following through. It worked to kill innovation by competitors. Who wants to invest in a database program for Windows users if Microsoft is already working on Access, which will have VB embedded, full SQL support, and DDE, OLE, etc etc etc?

You can kiss your local library goodbye now, cause the Big G is on the scene. Really?