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fragsworth on April 30, 2012 | parent | context | favorite | on: Here's Why Google and Facebook Might Completely Di...

Being a URL away is a pretty big thing. Their moat includes being the default search engine for Chrome and Android devices. They've also made deals with everyone except Microsoft to be the default search engine on every browser/platform/device you can imagine.

moreorless on April 30, 2012 [–]

They do not have deals with everyone except Microsoft to be the default search engine. Last I checked, Opera does not default to Google.

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